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Title: Postcard of the Ostrich Farm, San Jose, Cal
Creator: Unknown
Date Created and/or Issued: 1905-1910
Publication Information: San Jose Public Library. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. California Room
M. Rieder
Contributing Institution: San José Public Library, California Room
Collection: Collection on Santa Clara County's Agricultural Past
Rights Information: Public domain
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.
Description: Postcard of ostriches in a pen at a farm in San Jose California. Also shown is a small flock of chickens. The farm was located at Alum Rock Avenue and King Road. The ostriches were raised primarily for their plumes, which were very popular fashion accessories at that time. On the back of the postcard the publisher has printed "Ostrich Farming is getting to be a big industry in California, and this is one of many Californian farms, all of which are a success."
Type: image
Format: 1 postcard; col; 9 x 14
Identifier: http://ark.cdlib.org/ark:/13030/kt6b69q9xd
CSJ_092
CAL-PC-SJ-ANIM
Language: English
Subject: Ostrich Farms--California--San Jose
Ostriches
San Jose Ostrich Company (Calif.)
Place: San Jose (Calif.)

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