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Elephant Posing on International Cub Cadet
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Shirley, a half-ton elephant, poses on an International Cub Cadet 122 lawn tractor with IH dealer Carl Kelton looking on. Several cub cadets are in the background. Original caption reads: "WILLING TO LEARN, Shirley copes with Cub Cadet tractor after several awkward attempts. Tutor is Charlie Kelton. His appraisal: 'Shirley's a bright one. She's not a pinhead.'"
1967
International Harvester Company
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