1911 Print Carl Hagenbeck Animal Park Sea Elephant - ORIGINAL HISTORIC IMAGE TW4

This is an original 1911 halftone print featuring an image of a young sea elephant in Carl Hagenbeck's Hamburg Animal Park in Germany.

Carl Hagenbeck was a merchant of wild animals who supplied many European zoos, as well as P.T. Barnum. Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and entertainer. Barnum was remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and for founding the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus.

CONDITION

This 100+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 3.25 inches; 14 x 8 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: captivity, habitats, marine animals

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