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Nov. 30, 1959 -.Shoemaker Uses Rusty As A Model.Boots For Elephant.'How's That For Size'..: Doncaster shoemaker Wilfred Hunter recently received an unusual order - it was a set of four boot for an elephant. The order came from an Indian Potentate - and the boots are to be worn by an elephant on ceremonial occasion, Today Mr.Hunter visited the London Zoo to fit the first of the boots on Rusty whom he is using as a stand in for the elephant in India.Photo Shows Wilfred Hunter tries on the first boot on Rusty - at the London zoo this morning

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(c) Keystone Pictures USA/ZUMAPRESS.com/Mary Evans
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