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Vintage Cotton Elephant Covered in Indian Textiles

$1,700
£1,299.74
€1,497.04
CA$2,382.22
A$2,659.53
CHF 1,393.55
MX$32,555.21
NOK 17,698.12
SEK 16,687.08
DKK 11,172.55
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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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