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Guy the Gorilla at London Zoo

About this object

  • Maker:

    Grant, Henry

  • ID:

    HG1313/38

  • Production date:

    c. 1950

  • Location:

    In Store

  • Guy the Gorilla at London Zoo. As can be seen from the crowds of visitors looking ino the cage, he was one of the most popular animals to have lived at the zoo. Guy arrived at London Zoo on Guy Fawkes night (hence his name) in 1947. He lived at the zoo for 31 years until his death in 1978.

  • Measurements

    6x6

  • Materials

    cellulose acetate

  • Rights Credit

    © Henry Grant Collection/Museum of London

  • Last Updated

    2024-03-18

FURTHER INFORMATION

  • NUMBER OF ITEMS

    1

  • STATUS

    permanent collection

  • CREDIT

    Purchased through the assistance of the V&A Purchase Grant Fund.

  • COPYRIGHT HOLDER

    Museum of London

  • Related place

    Camden (depicted)

  • Related Group

    Photographers London

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