Vtg B&W Snapshot Seal Sea Lion Swimming In Zoo Pool Behind Iron Bar Fence 1950s
Vernacular Snapshot

Vtg B&W Snapshot Seal Sea Lion Swimming In Zoo Pool Behind Iron Bar Fence 1950s

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Condition
Used
Format
Vernacular Snapshot · c. 1888–1970s
Listing location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Item ID
397919919728
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Vtg B&W Snapshot Seal Sea Lion Swimming In Zoo Pool Behind Iron Bar Fence 1950s

This candid B&W snapshot captures a seal or sea lion mid-glide while swimming through the ripples of a zoo pool. The composition is defined by the heavy iron bar fence in the foreground, creating a striking visual barrier that frames the aquatic mammal within its mid-century enclosure.

The image serves as a nostalgic window into the 1950s era of zoological displays, highlighting the stark contrast between the fluid movement of the animal and the rigid metal bars. This piece is ideal for collectors of 1950s Americana or those interested in the historical architecture of public animal parks and vintage wildlife photography.

A fascinating look at a sea lion navigating its habitat behind the fence.
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