[Rattlesnake Pet]
Description:
The postcard caption reads: 'A Camp Pet' The 'Camp' being referenced in this postcard is Camp Stewart in El Paso, Texas. And the 'pet' in this photo is most likely a baby Western Diamondback Rattlesnake. Note that there are two small snakes in this photograph event. Camp Stewart existed in El Paso, Texas, ca. 1916/1917. Camp Stewart was a temporary U.S. Army Camp that was specifically established by General John Joseph Pershing (September 13, 1860 – July 15, 1948), near present day Fort B…
more
Date:
1916/1917
Creator:
Horne, Walter H., 1883-1921
Item Type:
Refine your search to only
Postcard
Partner:
El Paso Public Library