Toy
1900-1920 (made)
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Wheeled toy elephant with howdah, mahout (elephant driver) and two passengers. Carved and painted wood.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Carved and painted wood |
| Brief description | Painted and carved wooden elephant on wheels with driver and howdah containing two passengers made in India at the beginning of the twentieth century |
| Physical description | Wheeled toy elephant with howdah, mahout (elephant driver) and two passengers. Carved and painted wood. |
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| Production type | Unique |
| Credit line | Given by Queen Mary |
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| Accession number | MISC.40-1922 |
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| Record created | November 14, 2002 |
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