This vintage real photo postcard captures a rare and intriguing scene inside the Long Beach Jail. Featuring two male inmates behind iron bars, each holding a beer bottle, the image offers a candid glimpse into a unique moment of jail life. The sign above the bars clearly reads "LONG BEACH JAIL," identifying the geographical location as Long Beach, California.

Printed as a real photo postcard, this original piece measures the standard 5.5 x 3.5 inches and dates from the early to mid-20th century, fitting the era of real photo postcards from 1900 to the present. The black-and-white photograph exhibits excellent detail and contrast typical of real photo postcards, enhancing its collectible appeal. This postcard is a fascinating item for collectors interested in law enforcement history, vintage Americana, or unusual postcard subjects.