Title:
Postcard of the Ostrich Farm, San Jose, Cal.
Creator:
unknown
Subject:
Ostrich Farms--California--San Jose
Ostriches
San Jose Ostrich Company (Calif.)
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."
Publisher:
San Jose Public Library. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library. California Room
Date:
1905-1910
Type:
image
Format:
1 postcard; col; 9 x 14
Identifier:
CSJ_092
CAL-PC-SJ-ANIM
Language:
eng
Coverage:
San Jose (Calif.)
Rights:
public domain
Material in the public domain. No restrictions on use.