Stitched Deaths: Mary The Elephant

(d. Sept. 13, 1916)

Mary was hanged from a crane in front of 2,500 people (some children) in Erwin, Tennessee.

Pillow was hung from the railing on the steps of the Dunkin Donuts Center, Providence, RI.

Quote:  
" For there is no folly of the beast of the earth which is not infinitely outdone by the madness of men." - passage from Moby Dick.