Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 149
Elephant Dental Surgery at the New York Hippodrome, Press Photo. Circa 1930s.
Estimate: $200 - $300
Sold for
$60
Sold Price includes BP
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Elephant Dental Surgery at the New York Hippodrome, Press Photo. Circa 1930s. Gelatin silver press photograph depicting a dental procedure performed on an elephant identified as “Julie” at the New York Hippodrome. The image shows multiple attendants and a dentist at work inside the animal’s mouth. Verso with original Central News Photo Service caption titled “Julie Gets an Expensive Toothful,” noting that approximately 14 ounces of gold were used to fill the cavity. Approximately 8 x 10".
Condition
Some edge wear, light creasing, and handling marks.
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