Vintage Mid-Century Framed Bobo the Gorilla Pennant Flag

An absolutely awesome mid-century framed Woodland Park Zoo Pennant flag featuring Bobo the Gorilla. In doing some research about Bobo we found the following information on the historylink.org website:

"Bobo the gorilla entertained visitors to the Great Ape House at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle for 15 years. He was a mainstay attraction for both young and old. A somewhat grumpy gorilla, Bobo loved to charge the impact-resistant window near his nest whenever children were present. Of course, this thrilled the children to no end. Bobo's birthdays were always big occasions, as many people loved seeing Bobo swat his birthday cake all over his cage."

Bobo was born in French Equitorial Africa and brought to the United States by a hunter who had discovered Bobo as a baby without his mother to care for him. The Western Lowland Gorilla lived residentially for nearly two years and was then moved to Woodland Park Zoo once he outgrew his residential surroundings. Bobo lived in Woodland Park Zoo between the years of 1953-1968.

This pennant flag is nicely framed and in really great vintage condition. The frame is modern and shows signs of minimal wear. Overall, a really awesome piece for anywhere in the home, studio or office.

Measurements (approximate):
19.25 inches long
9.25 inches tall
1 inch in depth

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