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Domestic News
August 31, 1853
Washington Telegraph
Washington, Hempstead County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
A pair of exceptionally large giraffes arrived in New York yesterday aboard the steam-ship Washington from Bremen. Owned by Herr Hatman, who spent $25,000 importing them from Egypt, the 17-foot and 15-foot animals are hoped to survive in the local climate, unlike a previous pair from 1846.
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Living Giraffes—A pair of living Giraffes, of the most extraordinary size, arrived here, yesterday, by the steam-ship Washington, from Bremen. A pair of these tall and graceful creatures were imported in 1846, at an expense of $10,000; but they did not live long, and we have had no Giraffes in America since that time. Herr Hatman, who owns the present couple, and has laid out $25,000 to get them here from Egypt, hopes to have these survive, for some time, even in this climate. One Giraffe is 17 feet and the other 15 feet in height, and both, therefore, are not only handsome but stupendous wonders.
N. Y. Express, 9th.
N. Y. Express, 9th.
What sub-type of article is it?
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Giraffes Arrival
New York
Steam Ship Washington
Herr Hatman
Egypt Import
What entities or persons were involved?
Herr Hatman
Where did it happen?
New York
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
New York
Event Date
Yesterday
Key Persons
Herr Hatman
Outcome
giraffes hoped to survive in local climate
Event Details
A pair of living giraffes of extraordinary size arrived by steam-ship Washington from Bremen. Owned by Herr Hatman, imported from Egypt at $25,000 cost. One 17 feet, other 15 feet in height.