Tessie, Our Pet
Item
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Title
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Tessie, Our Pet
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Circus Name
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The Union Circus
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Date
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May 8th, 1909
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Location of Event
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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Creator
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Emile Reed Low, collector
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Subject
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A costumed man dressed as a giraffe is transported in a caged wagon
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Description
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In lieu of real exotic animals, students crafted replicas for actors to wear during the parade. A giraffe, named "Tessie" according to the image's description, was a highlight of the event. One image shows the costumed students being driven downtown in a caged wagon, while the other shows the students stationed somewhere, possibly Ferry Field, with another student.
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Rights Holder
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Bentley Historical Library
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References
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Photograph, 1907-1911, Emile Reed Low photograph series, Bentley Historical Library, University of Michigan
