Title
Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882
Caption
Jumbo the large African elephant sold by London Zoo in 1882 to the American showman Phineas Taylor Barnum (1810-1891) for his circus which became known as the 'Greatest Show on Earth'. Jumbo in his crate being taken down the Thames and put on board 'Assy
Date
1882
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07100_390003768
License type
Rights managed
Available size
27,2Mb (4,3Mb) / 8,9in x 11,8in / 2680 x 3543 (300dpi)