Draad- en gipsconstructie in de vorm van een olifant tijdens de Wereldtentoonstelling voor het Hotel- en Reiswezen op het Museumplein in 1895 1895

This photograph by Guy de Coral & Co. captures a whimsical and elaborate structure built for the 1895 World Exhibition for the Hotel and Travel Industry on Museumplein in Amsterdam. The structure, crafted from wire and plaster, takes the form of an elephant adorned with intricate details and topped with a tower, reminiscent of a pagoda. The image offers a glimpse into the inventive spirit of the exhibition and the creative use of materials in 19th-century architecture. The photograph captures the architectural marvel and the bustling activity surrounding the elephant structure, providing a glimpse into the atmosphere of the event.