A vintage linen postcard featuring colorful parrots on a branch overlooking the water at the Saint Louis Zoo in Missouri, capturing the charming animal exhibit during the 1940s.
Era: Linen (c. 1940s)
City: St. Louis
State: Missouri
Country: United States of America
Topics: Zoos, Animals, Parrots, Flora, Waterways, Tourism
Condition: Circulated
Postmark: July 8, 1949
Address Side: Divided Back
Orientation: Horizontal (Landscape)
Publisher: Gibson Merchandising Co. St. Louis, MO
Printer: Colourpicture Publishers
Print Type: Lithograph, Linen
The Saint Louis Zoological Park, located in Forest Park, has long been famous for its vibrant animal exhibits and scenic natural settings. Colourpicture Publishers of Boston produced distinctive linen-finish cards utilizing their signature high-quality color lithography process during the mid-20th century, documenting popular attractions and wildlife parks across the United States.
