Elephant Posing on International Cub Cadet | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Elephant Posing on International Cub Cadet

Elephant Posing on International Cub Cadet | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Shirley, a half-ton elephant, poses on an International Cub Cadet 122 lawn tractor with IH dealer Carl Kelton looking on. Several cub cadets are in the background. Original caption reads: "WILLING TO LEARN, Shirley copes with Cub Cadet tractor after several awkward attempts. Tutor is Charlie Kelton. His appraisal: 'Shirley's a bright one. She's not a pinhead.'"
DESCRIPTION
Shirley, a half-ton elephant, poses on an International Cub Cadet 122 lawn tractor with IH dealer Carl Kelton looking on. Several cub cadets are in the background. Original caption reads: "WILLING TO LEARN, Shirley copes with Cub Cadet tractor after several awkward attempts. Tutor is Charlie Kelton. His appraisal: 'Shirley's a bright one. She's not a pinhead.'"
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:6672
Creation Date: 1967
Creator Name:International Harvester Company
City:White River Junction
County:
State:Vermont
Collection Name:International Harvester Company Photographs for Company Magazines, 1955-1973
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:M93-019, box 9, folder 41, image 18c
Original Dimensions:9.5 x 6.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This image was printed in "International Harvester World" magazine (Vol. 58, nu. 3, March 1967, p. 18). Photo by David Cupp for International Harvester.
SUBJECTS
Farm buildings
Farms
Agricultural machinery industry
Indoor photography
Men
Display of merchandise
Sales personnel
Sales promotion
Signs and symbols
Suits (Clothing)
Elephants
Clothing and dress
Hats
Tractors

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