Trade Card Advertising Jumbo the Elephant, 1882
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Artifact Overview
Showman P. T. Barnum purchased Jumbo, an 11-foot, 6-ton African elephant, from the London Zoo in 1882. Barnum shipped the giant pachyderm to America to star in his circus. Jumbo became a national sensation. Manufacturers and merchants capitalized on Jumbo's popularity by referencing the elephant in advertising materials like trade cards. This card depicts Jumbo receiving a "friendly push" through New York City.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1882
Subject Date
1882
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.0.281.286
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.75 in
Width: 4.5 in
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