The elephants are made from a variety of materials, from the ceramic, made by Mrs. Conrad herself, to the manufactured and the handmade. Elephants made of glass - including hand-blown crystal, cobalt, clay, wicker, various woods - including ebony, paper, alabaster, ivory, cloth, plastic, various metals - including brass, even seashells and coral, and nearly every man-made material are on display.

The collection emphasizes the utilitarian side of elephant collecting. In addition to ornamental statues and figurines, there are elephant bookends, tables, incense burners, wind chimes, greeting cards, lamps, baskets, vases, planters, toys, a bank, a carousel, puzzles, pictures, photographs, candle holders, a can opener, cups, dishes, salt and pepper shakers, toothpick holders, cookie jars and cans, night lights, a pillow and case, a light switch plate, pocket books, key chains, earrings, pins, necklaces, powder jars, an Avon perfume bottle, ash trays, pipe holders, and cigarette boxes. Can there be any other uses?