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Picture No 12907102
Date 1905
Description Babs the tiger cub at the London Hippodrome
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Herr Richard Sawade, famous animal trainer, seen with his pet baby tiger, Babs. Babs was the first tiger cub to have been bred successfully in captivity by Sawade. He is pictured with his two best friends, a spaniel and a black and tan terrier. Babs became something of a celebrity when he was introduced to Queen Alexandra when she visited the London Hippodrome where Sawade was performing with his troupe.
Source Photograph by Campbell and Gray in 'The Tatler', 27 December 1905, page 454
Credit © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
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