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Vintage Cotton Elephant Covered in Indian Textiles
$1,700
£1,283.95
€1,483.17
CA$2,395.06
A$2,565.11
CHF 1,378.98
MX$31,154.73
NOK 17,424.14
SEK 15,953.09
DKK 11,081.96
About the Item
Vintage cotton elephant, covered in Indian textiles, retailed in the 1950s by Harrods. Interior frame composed of wire and straw. Textiles originally sourced through Liberty's of London.
- Creator:Harrods (Retailer)
- Dimensions:Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 22.5 in (57.15 cm)
- Style:Folk Art (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:circa 1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading of color.
- Seller Location:Houston, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 9161stDibs: LU984728452812
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