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Photograph caption dated May 15, 1947 reads, "This shaggy horse, owned by Ky Wilhoit shown with the animal, is said to bear a strong resemblance to the wild horses of Asia. It has become one of the equine curiosities of the Valley." This photograph of "Jack," believed to be of the Tarpan or Przhevalski breed, was taken at Wilhoit's ranch on Sepulveda Boulevard in Van Nuys.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Horses--California--Los Angeles Horse owners--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Przewalski's horse Stables--California--Los Angeles Ranches--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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