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Lion cub has her morning wash and scrub - London Zoo
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Lion cub has her morning wash and scrub - London Zoo
Mary Pickford the young lion cub (!) has her morning wash and brush-down from her keeper - London Zoological Gardens, Regents Park, London. Date: 1920s
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Block Brush Brushed Brushes Cage Clogs Enclosure Keeper Lion Lioness Morning Pickford Regents Scratching Toilet Wash Zookeeper Zoological
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In the heart of London's Regents Park, at the iconic London Zoological Gardens, a young lioness named Mary Pickford receives her morning wash and brush-down from her dedicated keeper in the late 1920s. The image captures the tender moment as the cub, identified by her playful scratching on a post, eagerly awaits the arrival of her caretaker. The enclosure, a spacious and well-designed habitat, provides a sense of tranquility and naturalness, with the lioness's cage blending seamlessly into the lush greenery of the zoo. Mary Pickford, a lioness cub, was a beloved resident of the London Zoo during the 1920s. Her daily routine, like that of many animals in captivity, included essential health checks and grooming sessions. The keeper, dressed in practical clogs and work clothes, approaches the enclosure with a bucket and brushes in hand. The scene is reminiscent of a mother washing her child, as the keeper gently brushes away any dirt or debris from the young lioness's coat. The use of brushes and a block for scrubbing, along with the presence of a toilet in the enclosure, indicates the high level of care and attention given to the animals at the London Zoological Gardens during this era. The image serves as a testament to the strong bond between the keeper and the cub, as well as the commitment to providing the best possible living conditions for the animals in their care.
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