A single African elephant stands in profile facing left, trunk lowered to the bare dirt of a fenced enclosure. A low railing runs behind the animal. The printed caption identifies it as Jumbina, an African elephant brought from Egypt in 1913 to the U.S. National Zoological Park in Washington, D.C.
White border around a bordered halftone image; heavy surface cracking/creasing across the print and light edge soiling. No printed text on the front. No postmark. Divided-back card with printed caption, "POST CARD" heading and "Place Stamp Here" box; no handwriting or address. White border, matte halftone print; light creasing and foxing.
Cite this card
Jumbina the elephant, National Zoo, Washington, DC, circa 1913, postcard, c. 1913. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/jumbina-the-elephant-national-zoo-washington-dc-circa-1913. Accessed November 2, 2026.
