A 7×5 antique photo c1930 from a large archive of Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus photos acquired from the estate of a collector. This is a unique antique/vintage silver gelatin photograph — it is not a modern print. Photo Overview Victorian-era snapshot of Jumbo, the world-famous African elephant, towering over schoolboys who hand him a basket of treats on a walkway inside the London Zoological Gardens, 1882. Barnum for the Ringling Bros. And Barnum & Bailey Circus. After his accidental death in 1885, his legacy lived on through statues, museum mounts, and countless marketing tie-ins-making original images from his London Zoo days scarce and highly collectible. Capture this storied piece of circus and linguistic history today and own the photograph that defined “huge”! Text Present Back (hand-written, red ink): Jumbo, The famous old elephant the largest ever seen by white man. Taken while with London zoo 1882 Back (typed, black ink): Jumbo, The famous old elephant the largest evr seen by white man. Taken while with London Zoo 1882 Back (hand-written pencil): Bo X67 Condition: Good to very good vintage condition. Please see photos for scans of the surface. Photo may have natural curling or other imperfections from age.
