Man surprised by elephant on a cutout Christmas card
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Man surprised by elephant on a cutout Christmas card
A man working in his office is surprised by an elephant putting its head through the window and spilling a pot of ink on a cutout Christmas card (front). (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
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A Man's Unexpected Christmas Visitor: A Victorian-Era Surprise (1 of 2) This charming and whimsical image captures the moment of surprise and delight as a man, engrossed in his work at his cluttered office desk, is interrupted by an inquisitive elephant. The scene is depicted on a vintage cutout Christmas card from the late 1890s. The man, dressed in a grey suit and waistcoat, sits at his desk surrounded by books and baskets, papers scattered haphazardly about. His expression is one of shock and amusement as the elephant, its grey hide contrasting with the festive red and green of the Christmas card background, reaches through the window with its trunk, spilling a pot of ink onto the card below. The elephant, with its ears flapping gently, seems unaware of the chaos it has caused. The playful interaction between man and animal adds a touch of whimsy and wonder to this holiday greeting. The intricate details of the card, from the textured elephant hide to the folds in the man's clothing, transport us back to a bygone era, inviting us to imagine the stories behind the scene.
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