1959 Press Photo Zoo Attendant June Thompson Brushes Horse's Teeth, England

The horse's mouth Chessington, England: Looking a non-gift horse in the mouth isn't enough for June Thompson, an attendant at the Chessington, England Zoo. She has to improve matters by brushing the teeth of zoo resident "Barge Boy," who keeps a stiff upper lip while June tickles his ivories.

Photo is dated 1959.

Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches.