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Abraham Rogatnick at a zoo

Artist/Creator
Abraham Rogatnick (Subject)
Date
1954-1955
ID #
11.0.0.577
Level of Description
Item

Object Description

Item is a real photo postcard with a photograph of Abraham Rogatnick sitting next to a lion, which he is holding. They are sitting on a wooden crate inside an enclosure made from wooden poles. Rogatnick is wearing a long overcoat, bowtie, thick rimmed glasses, a satchel bag and black gloves. "IN GERMANY DOING RESEARCH ON ZOO DESIGN 1954-5" is handwritten on the back of the postcard. 

Physical Description

Physical Extent
1 photograph : gelatin silver print ; 13.9 x 8.9 cm
Material Type
Graphic material, Textual record

History

Collection
Belkin Archives collection
Credit Line
Gift of Scott Watson, 2021
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