posted on September 19, 2008 10:18:47 AM new
Any idea of the age of this card?? It may be a scene from an old movie. Is there any more information on the card? Some movie buff may recognize this -- or not!
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posted on September 19, 2008 10:29:45 AM new
Roadsmith, I would guess it dates to right around 1960-1961. I've had quite a few of these dressed chimp cards- most are lobby or arcade cards but this is a postcard with no other captions. I've decided to call the guy a "rocket scientist".
posted on September 19, 2008 08:31:59 PM new
The U.S. indeed was the only country that sent chimps into space.
The Soviet Union sent dogs; German shepherds, I believe. I think one was named Sasha.
Very unusual postcard!
It must be before the spring of 1961, because that's when Alan Shepard made his brief space flight. So I'm thinking mid to late 1960 to early 1961 as the age of this card.
posted on September 19, 2008 08:41:29 PM new
Zippy, I think you're right. I've now had all the cards you linked to!
[ edited by pixiamom on Sep 19, 2008 08:52 PM ]
posted on September 21, 2008 12:58:19 PM new
The "Printed in U.S.A." looks like it might be an Exhibit Supply Company arcade card, but I don't reconize the series.
