Outstanding composite photo and illustration measuring 9 1/4" x 5 3/4" with the mount measuring just shy of 12" x 9". The illustration depicted a large illustrated white elephant trampling through the jungle. At the end of the elephant's trunk is an inset photographic portrait of Connie Mack. Set into the body of the elephant inside a dollar sign are inset composite photos of the members of the team including Rube Waddell and Eddie Plank. The composite is credited to MacIntire Photos of Philadelphia and typeset in the lower-right corner is "Columbia Park "White Elephant" 1902." The word "Copyright" is written in pencil just to the left ot the date. The image itself is oin outstanding condition slightly toned with very little wear. The mount does exhibit some wear and chipping at the edges. The reverse does exhibit some wear and markings with what appears to be gold ink. The "White elephant" nickname for the Athletics was coined by John McGraw in 1902 using the popular expression to describe the team. The expression implied that like a white elephant the Athletics were nice to look at but were too costly and difficult to maintain. Mack exhibiting a good sense of humor adopted the white elephant as a mascot and the team used it for years. This piece clearly was meant to capitalize on the new nickname a humorous and yet attractive promotional piece advertising the American League champions.