About this piece
Measures: 5.5" x 3.5"
Vintage chrome postcard featuring Zippy the bottle-nosed porpoise performing a flaming hoop jump at Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes, California. Captures a dramatic moment from the Sea Circus held in the park's Sea Arena, with trainer and Marineland life-ring signage visible poolside.
• Condition: VG+
• Subject: Flaming Hoop Jump — Sea Circus, Sea Arena
• Location: Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes, CA
• Publisher: Golden West Color Card Co.
• Print Type: Mirro-Krome by H.S. Crocker Co.
• Card No.: GW-74
• Era: 1958 (MCMLVIII)
• Size: Standard 3.5×5.5
A strong mid-century roadside Americana / California tourism chrome. Marineland of the Pacific (1954–1987) was the world's first oceanarium; cards depicting named animal performers and branded attraction signage carry crossover appeal to California topographical, amusement park, marine life, and mid-century travel souvenir collectors.
Securely packaged — toploader with cardboard sandwich — and shipped promptly. Combined shipping available; $0.50 each additional card.
Vintage chrome postcard featuring Zippy the bottle-nosed porpoise performing a flaming hoop jump at Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes, California. Captures a dramatic moment from the Sea Circus held in the park's Sea Arena, with trainer and Marineland life-ring signage visible poolside.
• Condition: VG+
• Subject: Flaming Hoop Jump — Sea Circus, Sea Arena
• Location: Marineland of the Pacific, Palos Verdes, CA
• Publisher: Golden West Color Card Co.
• Print Type: Mirro-Krome by H.S. Crocker Co.
• Card No.: GW-74
• Era: 1958 (MCMLVIII)
• Size: Standard 3.5×5.5
A strong mid-century roadside Americana / California tourism chrome. Marineland of the Pacific (1954–1987) was the world's first oceanarium; cards depicting named animal performers and branded attraction signage carry crossover appeal to California topographical, amusement park, marine life, and mid-century travel souvenir collectors.
Securely packaged — toploader with cardboard sandwich — and shipped promptly. Combined shipping available; $0.50 each additional card.