MR. GAY AND PLUTO, GAY'S LION FARM, EL MONTE, CAL.
Entry/Object ID
97.16.1.6
Description
MR. GAY AND PLUTO, GAY'S LION FARM, EL MONTE, CAL.
Postcard: A black and white postcard showing Mr. Gay, owner of Gay's Lion Farm, and Pluto, one of the lions. Gay is at right wearing a khaki outfit with black belt, gloves and boots holding the lion's right foot with his left arm and hand and placing his right hand at the lion's mouth. The lion, at left, is standing on his hind legs with his right foot on Gay's shoulder and his left foot cupping Gay's right forearm. They are in a cage with a rock behind Gay and a wire and wood fence in the background. The title is in white lettering at the bottom. The unused postcard, purchased from dealer Jim Reid, is in good condition with light discoloration and very minor edge wear. None
Lexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Lions
Search Terms
Written Communication T & E, Postcards, Gay's Lion Farm, El Monte (Calif.), Tourist trade--El Monte (Calif.)
