Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Gargantua Gorilla Linen Postcard Sarasota
$ 5.02
Description
Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus Gargantua Gorilla Linen Postcard Sarasota. This iconic card showcases the powerful "King of the Jungle," a reigning attraction at the circus's winter headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. 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. Step back in time to the golden age of the American circus with this captivating vintage linen postcard featuring Gargantua, the legendary gorilla of Ringling Brothers-Barnum & Bailey. This iconic card showcases the powerful "King of the Jungle," a reigning attraction at the circus's winter headquarters in Sarasota, Florida. The vibrant illustration captures Gargantua's imposing presence, reflecting his fame as one of the fiercest and largest beasts in captivity, whose name evokes the gigantic character from Rabelais' tales. This collectible piece was produced with Tichnor Quality Views, a hallmark of Tichnor Brothers, Inc. of Boston, Mass., and published by M. E. Russell of Sarasota, Florida. The distinctive linen texture, characteristic of postcards from its era, adds a tangible vintage appeal. It's a fantastic memento for enthusiasts of circus history, animal attractions, vintage Americana, and Florida memorabilia, offering a vivid glimpse into a bygone era of entertainment and wonder.
