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Ruth Harkness and her baby Giant Panda Diana, 1938
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Ruth Harkness and her baby Giant Panda Diana, 1938
Following the success of her trip to China to capture a live Giant Panda, Manhattan socialite Ruth Harkness(Mrs. William Harness Jnr)(1900-1947) returns to China for another Giant Panda, which has been named Diana. Intended as a companion for her previous panda(named Sun-Lin in this article, but also known as Su Lin), Diana proved a disappointment when she turned out to be female. Date: 1938
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In this photograph, Manhattan socialite Ruth Harkness cradles her new acquisition, a baby Giant Panda named Diana, in the lush greenery of China. The year was 1938, and Harkness had already made history by becoming the first person to successfully capture a live Giant Panda, which she had named Sun-Lin. This time around, Harkness had returned to China with the hope of acquiring a companion for Sun-Lin. However, the excitement of this moment was short-lived when it was discovered that Diana was, in fact, a female panda. Despite this disappointment, Harkness couldn't help but be enchanted by the tiny, rare creature, who gazed up at her with curious, innocent eyes. The image of Harkness holding Diana is a poignant reminder of the fascination and allure that these elusive animals held for the world at that time. Giant Pandas were, and still are, a symbol of the rare and the exotic, and Harkness's successful capture of Sun-Lin had captured the imagination of people around the globe. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the complex relationship between humans and animals, particularly those that are considered rare or endangered. Harkness's desire to acquire a companion for Sun-Lin was driven by a deep love and fascination for these creatures, but it also highlights the complex ethical questions surrounding the captivity of wild animals for human entertainment and display. Despite the debates surrounding the morality of keeping wild animals in captivity, there is no denying the charm and cuteness of the baby panda Diana, as she snuggles up to her new human caretaker. The photograph is a testament to the enduring allure of these magnificent creatures and the human fascination with the rare and the unknown.
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