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Chimpanzee eating at a table
Chimpanzee eating at a table, watched by smiling and laughing children. Date: circa 1970s
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Audience Chain Chimp Chimpanzee Chimpanzees Chimps Eating Laughing Lettuce Marquee Monkey Monkeys Plastic Salad Spectators Teapot Tent
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This photograph, taken circa 1970s, showcases a curious and playful chimpanzee named Charlie, as he enjoys a meal at a table surrounded by delighted children. Dressed in a red shirt and seated on a plastic chair, Charlie appears to be partaking in a miniature tea party, complete with a plastic plate, salad, and a teapot filled with what looks like water. The children, dressed in their Sunday best, watch with wide-eyed wonder and amusement, some even laughing out loud at the antics of their furry friend. The scene is set under a colorful marquee or tent, suggesting that this may have been a special event or show. The use of chains, visible around Charlie's wrists and ankles, raises questions about the circumstances of this encounter and the role of animals in entertainment during that era. This image offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the innocence and joy of a simpler time, as well as the complex relationship between humans and animals.
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