Lake Contrary Elephants Playing in Water, Photo, c. 1900

Photograph

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St. Joseph Museums

65.12.101 Elephants in Lake Contrary, c. 1900: 1900s black and white photograph showcasing five elephants joyfully frolicking in Lake Contrary, with three of them carrying men on their backs. A backdrop of sailboats and people in canoes creates a lively and picturesque scene.
65.12.101 Elephants in Lake Contrary, c. 1900

1900s black and white photograph showcasing five elephants joyfully frolicking in Lake Contrary, with three of them carrying men on their backs. A backdrop of sailboats and people in canoes creates a lively and picturesque scene.

Name/Title

Lake Contrary Elephants Playing in Water, Photo, c. 1900

Entry/Object ID

P1965.12.101

Description

Lake Contrary Elephants Playing in Water, Photo, c. 1900 . b/w. Usual snapshot of five elephants frolicking in Lake Contrary, men on the backs of three of them. In background on the Lake are sailboats, and persons in canoes. Not otherwise identified. Stamped on back: "John A Duncan, Jr., Post Office Bldg, St. Joseph, MO." Original digital scan located on History CD 01

Made/Created

Artist

Duncan, John A., Jr.

Date made

1900

Place

City

St. Joseph

State/Province

Missouri

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Print, Photographic

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Photograph

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Graphic Documents

Nomenclature Class

Documentary Objects

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Search Terms

Lake Contrary

Dimensions

Height

5 in

Width

7 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Duncan, John A., Jr.