Original sepia-toned real photo snapshot dated July 1921, showing a man identified as Joe Clark standing beside a large bear near a wooden gate and fence structure, possibly at a roadside attraction or animal enclosure. The man wears a hat, work shirt, and overalls, with one hand extended toward the bear. The back of the photo includes handwritten notes identifying the man and describing details of the encounter, including a reference to the bear's escape.

• Condition: VG- (light corner bends and edge wear consistent with age; please see photos)
• Dating evidence: Handwritten inscription on verso dated July 1921
• Subject: Man identified as Joe Clark with bear, wooden gate/enclosure setting
• Format: Sepia-toned real photo print
• Dimensions: Approx. 5.1 x 3.1 inches
• Unidentified: exact location and full context of the encounter not confirmed beyond what is written on the back

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Keywords: vintage photography, 1920s, wildlife, animal encounter, americana, ephemera, candid, antique, historical, occupational

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