Charles S. Stratton, a dwarf known as General Tom Thumb, aged twelve. Lithograph by C. Baugniet, 1844.

  • Baugniet, Charles, 1814-1886.
Date:
1844
Reference:
2188i
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For sitter see: C.J.S. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930; L. Fiedler, 'Freaks', New York 1978; R.D. Altick, 'The shows of London', Cambridge (Mass.) and London 1978.

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[publisher not identified] (Day & Haghe. Lithrs. to the Queen)

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1 print : lithograph ; image 30.7 x 23.9 cm

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Charles S. Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb, the American in miniature. ... Baugniet lith Lettering continues: "Born Jany. 11th. 1832. He is smaller than any infant that ever walked alone, is 25 inches in height and weighs only 15 pounds!" followed by facsimile signature of sitter

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Proof.

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Signed on the stone: "Baugniet 1844"

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Wellcome Collection 2188i

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