Nov. 11, 1953 - Baby Elephant Arrives For London Zoo: A baby elephant destined for the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, arrived at London Airport today from Assam, Her name is Lakshmi (after the Hindu goddess of wealth), and she was caught in February. Lakshmi is 4ft. lin. high. Photo Shows With little 4-year old Dorian Pyle, of Sidcup, taking a ride on his back, baby elephant Lakshmi made a bee - line for a camera man, who was apparently not interested the the elephant.

Nov. 11, 1953 - Baby Elephant Arrives For London Zoo: A baby elephant destined for the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, arrived at London Airport today from Assam, Her name is Lakshmi (after the Hindu goddess of wealth), and she was caught in February. Lakshmi is 4ft. lin. high. Photo Shows With little 4-year old Dorian Pyle, of Sidcup, taking a ride on his back, baby elephant Lakshmi made a bee - line for a camera man, who was apparently not interested the the elephant. Stock Photo
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11 November 1953

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Nov. 11, 1953 - Baby Elephant Arrives For London Zoo: A baby elephant destined for the Zoological Gardens, Regent's Park, arrived at London Airport today from Assam, Her name is Lakshmi (after the Hindu goddess of wealth), and she was caught in February. Lakshmi is 4ft. lin. high. Photo Shows With little 4-year old Dorian Pyle, of Sidcup, taking a ride on his back, baby elephant Lakshmi made a bee - line for a camera man, who was apparently not interested the the elephant. (Credit Image: Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS)

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