Tuesday, November 10, 2009

From Eric Beheim


NG 11-39, originally uploaded by bucklesw1.

This photo ran in the November 1939 issue of NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC as part of an article titled “Chemists Make a New World.” The caption reads:

“Here a pouting pachyderm tests one of Pacific Forest Industries’ plywood planks. But four elephantine tons can’t break a 29-ply, chemically waterproofed board barely two inches thick.”

No information is provided as to when and where the photo was taken or who the trainer is.


"That's Walter McLain with "Jewel" who was closer to 10,000 lbs.
I would like to think that Mr. McLain tested those boards inches off the ground before trying this."
Buckles

Posted by Buckles at 11/10/2009 06:59:00 AM

3 comments:

Harry Kingston said...

Buckles,
Is the elephant tub on the right side of the photo turned up side down???
Maybe for more area of strength to hold the weight of the elephant.
Harry

10 November, 2009 09:31
Buckles said...

You are right, I didn't notice it. Can't imagine why.

10 November, 2009 22:22
Anonymous said...

Might have been a soft spot and the flat surface of the tub top would be less likely to sink.
Bob Kitto

11 November, 2009 18:56

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