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Creator:
Unknown  Search this
Subject:
National Zoological Park (U.S.)  Search this
Physical description:
5x7;
Type:
Glass negatives
Date:
1935
Circa 1935
Notes:
Kechil received from Louis Ruhe of New York, December 10, 1918. Died October 29, 1947. Female #9880. "Babe" received from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, May 16, 1934. Died August 12, 1937. Female #14777.
Scientific name: [Elephas maximux].
Summary:
Sumatran elephant "Kechil" (right) and Indian elephant "Babe" (left) in yard of the brick Elephant House at the National Zoological Park.
Cite as:
Smithsonian Institution Archives, Acc. 14-167, Image No. NZP-1282
Repository Loc.:
Smithsonian Institution Archives Capital Gallery, Suite 3000, MRC 507; 600 Maryland Avenue, SW; Washington, DC 20024-2520
Local number:
SIA Acc. 14-167 [NZP-1282]
Restrictions & Rights:
No access restrictions Many of SIA's holdings are located off-site, and advance notice is recommended to consult a collection. Please email the SIA Reference Team at osiaref@si.edu
No Known Copyright
Data Source:
Smithsonian Institution Archives
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:siris_arc_382642