Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Cougar Mountain Lion On Leash Zoo
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Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Cougar Mountain Lion On Leash Zoo

$199.99 USD

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Condition
Used
Category
Photographs
Location
Wichita, Kansas, US
Shipping
Shipping: $5.99 USD
Item ID
v1|398074148386|0
Specifics

Item details

Size
4.25 x 6.5 in
Type
Photograph
Theme
History
Finish
Matte
Format
Cabinet Card
Signed
No
Antique
Yes
Framing
Unframed
Subject
Lion
Vintage
Yes
Features
One of a Kind (OOAK)
Material
Cardboard
Unit Type
Unit
Image Color
Sepia
Unit of Sale
Single Unit
Unit Quantity
1
Country of Origin
United States
Number of Photographs
1
Time Period Manufactured
Pre-1900
Original/Licensed Reprint
Original
Description

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Antique Cabinet Card 1890s Cougar Mountain Lion On Leash

This striking antique cabinet card captures a truly extraordinary late-nineteenth-century scene featuring a large cougar, also known as a mountain lion, secured on a leash. The photograph presents a fascinating and rare glimpse into the historical relationship between humans and wild predators during the 1890s, showcasing the animal in a surprisingly controlled, domestic setting that highlights the era's curiosity toward exotic wildlife.

For collectors of unusual photography and turn-of-the-century oddities, this 1890s piece represents a premier example of frontier-era animal portraiture. It perfectly feeds an interest in early wildlife captivity and the bold, sometimes eccentric lifestyles of the late Victorian period.

Add this captivating glimpse of a leashed mountain lion to your historic photography collection today.
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