[Duchess D'Aosta and elephant], 1910-04
Scope and Contents
80 x 55 mm. A postcard view (original print) showing the Duchess D'Aosta posed beside a recently killed elephant. The inscription, in her hand, reads 'Chikutue, North Rhodesia. 19.iv.1910. H.F. [Hélène de France]. Mon 3me eléphant - aucun n'était apprivoisi ni même attaché par la patte.' [My third elephant - none of them tamed or even tethered.]
Dates
- Creation: 1910-04
Creator
- From the Fonds: Bell, Sir (Henry Hesketh Joudou, 1864-1952, Knight, colonial governor) (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
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Language of Materials
English
Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements
Poor condition, overall fading.
General
SG.
Originator(s)
Unknown
Finding aid date
2003-05-30 16:18:13+00:00
Geographic
Repository Details
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