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A pat on the back

For reasons we at The Signpost don't fully comprehend, the art of butter sculpture is popular at state fairs (and their Canadian equivalents) during the summer. To celebrate the last month of the season for those in the Northern hemisphere, here are some images of that pursuit.

The sculpture by Caroline Shawk Brooks started it all at the Centennial Exposition of 1876
A sculptor working in a refrigerated compartment at the 2012 Canadian National Exhibition
Udderly meta
Butter sculpture depicting Father Hennepin and guides discovering St. Anthony Falls, Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904 in St. Louis
Teddy Roosevelt sculpture, 1910 Minnesota State Fair

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I'm not sure but it seems like this whole issue of the Signpost had a humorous perspective. I love this article, too. Excellent job, Bri! Barbara ✐ ✉ 17:55, 1 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]
comment #2 - I especially appreciate the budder udder/butter utter. Barbara ✐ ✉ 23:35, 19 October 2018 (UTC)[reply]

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