Vintage St. Louis Zoo Smaltz License Plate Topper Red Missouri

This vintage St. Louis Zoo license plate topper is a neat piece of old auto history. The St. Louis Zoo, located within the beautiful Forest Park, has long been a beloved destination for animal enthusiasts and families since 1910. The topper features tiger and monkey graphics, "Meet me at St. Louis Zoo," and red reflective smaltz paint, providing a delightful snapshot of the zoo's historical charm. This piece dates to the 1950s, an is a connection to the timeless allure of Forest Park and the St. Louis Zoo, capturing a glimpse of the Missouri's rich heritage.

Toppers like this are neat pieces of automobilia and would have been mounted to the top of license plates. Toppers were used to add some personalization to your car and were a predecessor of bumper stickers. If you're interested in learning more about license plate toppers, see our blog post here.

This topper would be a great gift for someone who loves St. Louis Zoo or walking in Forest Park. It would also look great in a collection of other car-related items like license plates, or even as decor hung up with other plates or vintage items in a gallery wall.

Size:

Measures about 10 inches long and 3 inches wide.

Condition:

This piece is in good vintage condition, overall, with a little wear to the paint near the center and a few other scuffs here and there.

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