Featured Help me get rid of the image on this trade card by sharing the horror

Discussion in 'Ephemera and Photographs' started by Bookahtoo, Nov 20, 2023.

  1. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I can't stop looking this horrific image of an elephant. The artist placed the teeth and tongue in the end of the trunk. I'll never get rid of this image until I sell it, give it away, or burn it!
    I'm hoping sharing the horror with you will help...

    Measures 3 3/4" by 5".

    elephantsmaller.jpg

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  2. KikoBlueEyes

    KikoBlueEyes Well-Known Member

  3. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    Trunk cut off
     
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    sell it...there are folks out there who would luv it.......
    me......not so much !
     
  5. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I'm not even going to google that Terry!!!
     
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  6. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

  7. Boland

    Boland Well-Known Member

    That is terrible.
     
  8. Satin In A Coffin

    Satin In A Coffin Well-Known Member

    Awful yet fascinating!
     
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  9. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    That's how it hits me too, along with the too skinny tusks. Ick.
     
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  10. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    I told you it was horrible!
     
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  11. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    I dont quite understand the context of it. If the elephant had its tusks and trunk cut off, it wouldn't be walking about and what's it got to do with rubbery coats and silk umbrellas? Is it supposed to be a rescued elephant that is victim to the ivory trade or a domesticated one turned into some sort of freak show?
     
  12. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    It isn't supposed to have its trunk cut off. The artist clearly never saw a real elephant. They probably saw a picture of one with its mouth wide open and its trunk curled above its head, and decided it looked better without the extra appendage. :hilarious::hilarious::hungover::hungover:
     
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  13. Chinoiserie

    Chinoiserie Well-Known Member

    Oh well. As long as no animals were hurt during the making of it, it's okay with me. :D
     
  14. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

  15. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    It's... odd, to be generous.
     
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  16. lvetterli

    lvetterli Well-Known Member

    I'm no help. I'd vote for burning it personally but do what you feel is best. Maybe frame it with the advertising showing?
    Like I said, I'm not really helpful when something makes my skin crawl like that does.

    Linda
     
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  17. Bookahtoo

    Bookahtoo Moderator Moderator

    Maybe I'll put it in the giveaway forum. :cool::cool::cool:
     
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  18. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

    Oh why did I look:eek:
     
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  19. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    we'll request that you keep it !!!:playful::playful:
     
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  20. TallCakes

    TallCakes Well-Known Member

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