Item Info

Creation Date: 4/27/1813
Scripts/Text: Roman print
Language: English
Physical Description: Leaf
Material: Laid paper; ink
Transcription:

ELEPHANT. by W B. 27th April \ 1813.
The ELEPHANT is the largest animal in the World – She measures 20 Feet \ from the end of her trunk to that of her Tail; 12 feet round the Body, upwards \ of 8 ½ feet high – and weighs more than 5000 Pounds.
 

Category: Drawing
Media Type: Manuscripts
Source: Rare Book Department
Notes:

Hand-drawn; hand-lettered. In the center of the document is an elephant. The text in Roman print is above and below it. The entire document is framed by a border of flowers.

Provenance: Levi E. Yoder

Creation Place State/Province: Creation Place Note:Based on design characteristics
State/Province:[Pennsylvania]

Image Dimensions Width: 14 cm
ShelfMark: FLP 503
Creator Name: Anonymous - Decorator
Anonymous - Scrivener