"Fountain of Neptune in Malaga Cove Plaza / Palos Verdes Estates, California"

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDescriptionHand-colored postcard images shows view of Neptune Fountain in Malaga Cove Plaza, with hillside, trees and scattered structures visible in the background. Created by an unknown artist in the 17th century as a copy after the original 16th century bronze fountain by Giambologna, the sculpture was imported from Italy by the collector, Arnoldo Adolfo di Segni in the late 1920s, purchased from him by the Palos Verdes Project and dedicated in Malaga Plaza on February 16, 1930. The sculpture was restored and rededicated in 1969 and 1999. Reverse of divided back printed with "PUBLISHED FOR PALOS VERDES DRUG STORE / PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CALIFORNIA" on left edge, and at center "Post Cards of Quality.- The Albertype Co., Brooklyn, N.Y.".LanguageengPhoto Size3.5 x 5.5 inPhoto Format1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code39350013260785Shelf LocationPC37aRestrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Center collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.

Topic

Geographic LocationPalos Verdes Peninsula (Calif.)Malaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)SubjectSculpture--California--Palos Verdes EstatesFountains--California--Palos Verdes Estates

Personal Name

DonorWilson, Beth

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