Elephant, Toledo Zoo [Untitled]
1936 / Arthur Cox & George Carruth / Toledo
Elephant carved from limestone with a chain on its proper left front leg. Trunk touches the ground.
Created by Arthur Cox. Later, the trunk was restored by local artisan, George Carruth.
Location: Toledo Zoo & Aquarium, 2 Hippo Way
Title
Elephant, Toledo Zoo [Untitled]
Description
Elephant carved from limestone with a chain on its proper left front leg. Trunk touches the ground.
Created by Arthur Cox. Later, the trunk was restored by local artisan, George Carruth.
Created by Arthur Cox. Later, the trunk was restored by local artisan, George Carruth.
Date
1936
Subject
Source
Personal communication with the zoo's Educational Coordinator, Mitchell Magdich, June 22, 2021.
Ligibel, Ted. (n.d.). The Toledo Zoo's first one hundred years, Century of Adventure. (p. 54-55).
Publisher
Ohio Outdoor Sculpture
Type
Identifier
391
Location City
Location County
Location Notes
Across from the Carnivore Cafe
Location Site
Location Street
2 Hippo Way
Location Type
Artist Notes
WPA Artisan
Media Base Depth
1 ft 3 in
Media Sculpture Height
3 ft
Media Sculpture Width
4 ft 6 in
Media Sculpture Depth
1 ft 3 in
Media Base Height
6 in
Media Base Width
4 ft 6 in
Creation Date
1936
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