Bushman Gorilla Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Linen Postcard Curteich 1930s
$ 5.28
Description
Bushman Gorilla Chicago Lincoln Park Zoo Linen Postcard Curteich 1930s. The textured linen finish characteristic of this era lends a distinct tactile and visual appeal, highlighting the rich, though muted, colors and details of Bushman's powerful presence. Thank you for visiting! This item is in stock and usually ships within 1 business day of your purchase. It will be shipped via ebay Standard Envelope which provides tracking information when it passes through the sorting machines for First Class mail. USPS workers have no way of scanning the barcode on the label. When it marks it as "out for delivery or delivered" it means it has arrived at your local sorting center, not your home address. Depending on your local postal route, it may take several days yet to arrive at your home. Also, consider possible weather delays in the actual time the service takes. Feel free to write if you have any questions. Discover a captivating piece of history with this vintage linen postcard featuring "The Great Bushman," the renowned gorilla from Chicago's Lincoln Park Zoo. This iconic Curteich-Chicago "C.T. Art-Colortone" postcard beautifully captures Bushman, once proclaimed the largest ape in captivity, in his enclosure. The textured linen finish characteristic of this era lends a distinct tactile and visual appeal, highlighting the rich, though muted, colors and details of Bushman's powerful presence. This collectible depicts a significant zoological figure and a beloved Chicago attraction, offering a glimpse into early 20th-century animal exhibits and popular culture. Printed by the esteemed Curteich-Chicago and distributed by Aero Distributing Co., Inc., this postcard provides fascinating historical context on its reverse. It details Bushman's arrival in the United States in 1926, his acquisition by the Lincoln Park Zoo for $3,800, and his weight in 1930, firmly placing this piece in the golden age of postcard collecting. A must-have for enthusiasts of Chicago history, primate lore, vintage zoo memorabilia, or collectors of unique Art-Colortone postcards, this item is a testament to a bygone era of natural history and public fascination with exotic animals.
