Smithsonian Fenykovi African Elephant Museum of Natural History Postcard-image
Smithsonian Fenykovi African Elephant Museum of Natural History Postcard-image

Smithsonian Fenykovi African Elephant Museum of Natural History Postcard

$ 2.51

Unit Quantity: 1 Time Period Manufactured: 1960-1970 Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Postage Condition: Unposted Region: Washington D.C. Unit Type: Unit Subject: African Bush Elephant Continent: North America brand: Prince Lithograph Co. Inc. Number of Items in Set: 1 Country of Origin: United States Brand/Publisher: Prince Lithograph Co. Inc. Country: USA Signed: No Unit of Sale: Single Unit Era: Photochrome (1939-Now) Theme: Animals, Cities Towns, Famous Places, Museums City: Washington Size: Standard (5.5 x 3.5 in) Type: Chrome

Description

Smithsonian Fenykovi African Elephant Museum of Natural History Postcard. This captivating vintage postcard showcases the magnificent Fenykovi African Bush Elephant, a world-renowned taxidermy exhibit housed within the prestigious Smithsonian Institution's Museum of Natural History. The vibrant chrome-era photograph captures the sheer scale of this record-holding elephant, which weighed an astounding 12 tons and stood over 13 feet tall at the shoulder. Visible in the grand hall, the elephant is displayed with stately columns and architectural details, offering a glimpse into the museum's impressive interior. Printed by Prince Lithograph Co., Inc. of Arlington, Virginia, this collectible piece commemorates a significant natural history specimen. The elephant was killed in 1955 by J. J. Fenykovi of Madrid, Spain, and subsequently donated to the Smithsonian, becoming a highlight for museum visitors. This postcard is a wonderful memento for collectors of natural history, museum memorabilia, Washington D.C. collectibles, or vintage animal postcards, preserving a moment in the history of this iconic exhibit.

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