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An avid hunter and conservationist, Theodore Roosevelt decorated his home with both personal trophies and functional objects made from animals. This waste basket is constructed from an elephant foot, possibly taken from his African safari in 1909.

Details

  • Title: Elephant Foot Wastebasket
  • Date Created: c. 1910
  • Physical Dimensions: H 36.5 cm, Dia. 35 cm
  • Subject Keywords: African Safari, 1909-1910, Big game hunting, Hunting trophies, Wildlife conservation
  • Contributor: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, National Park Service
  • Medium: Elephant, wood

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