COLLECTION NAME:
Rylands Collection
Record
Image Number:
JRL16111086
Reference Number:
WW1 Memorabilia, Box 1
Image Title:
Jumbo, Mascot of the HMS Iron Duke
Date Created:
20th century [early]
Description:
Postcard: Jumbo, Mascot of the HMS Iron Duke. The reverse of the postcard details that Jumbo was sent by Mr Playfair [?] the big actor. however, some sources cite a 'Mrs Pearson' as the person who presented Jumbo to the HMS Iron Duke.
Keyword:
British Navy; Battleship; Battleships; Bull dog; dog.
Language Code:
eng-GB
Language:
English
Subject:
Great Britain. Royal Navy
Subject:
Great Britain. Royal Navy--History--20th century
Subject:
Great Britain. Royal Navy--Mascots
Category of Material:
Photography
Sub-Category:
Postcards
Support:
Card
Time Period Covered:
20th Century CE
Current Repository:
The University of Manchester Library, UK
Rights Holder - Image:
The University of Manchester Library
Rights holder - Work:
The University of Manchester Library
Notes:
WW1 Memorabilia, Box 1, Uncatalogued.
Date Captured (yyyy-mm-dd):
2016-11-08
Image Creation Technique:
Digital capture by Heritage Imaging, The University of Manchester Library
Date Image Added (yyyy-mm):
2017-01
Metadata Language:
eng-GB
Jumbo, Mascot of the HMS Iron Duke
