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General Tom Thumb, American showman who was noted for his small stature. While still a young child, he began working for the circus impresario P.T. Barnum and became the first major attraction promoted by him. Learn more about Thumb’s life and career.

PT Barnum revived the magic of Bridgeport, Connecticut, in the mid-19th century. His circus's winter headquarters were there, he served as its mayor and was the city's biggest beneficiary.

CDV of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton and Lavinia Warren) famous little people who performed for P.T. Barnum. This illustration depicts Charles Sherwood Stratton (General Tom Thumb) and Lavinia Warren following their wedding. The couple were received by President Lincoln at the White House. Present in the image are likenesses of Abraham Lincoln and his Mary Todd Lincoln. This image was produced and published by Golden & Sammons of Chicago. The photograph and the card are in excellent antique condition. Dimensions: 4" x 6 1/2" Mylar sleeve included to protect image. Shipping upgrades and international rates available on request.

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Charles Stratton, better known by his on-stage alias, Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who became a global celebrity in the 19th Century.

General Tom Thumb and wife at center flanked by Com Nutt and Minnie Warren. All around them are small images in lives of the four. Duplicate image and title (2004.D03.711 FAC #2307)

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Circus Performer. Without question the most famous midget in history. Phineas T. Barnum discovered him, named him "General Tom Thumb" and made him a success, in 1842. When Charles Stratton was born, he was a large baby, weighing a little over nine pounds. He developed normally for a while, reaching 15 pounds and two feet, one inch in length by five months of age, then his growth stopped. By age five he had not grown an inch more, but otherwise he was a completely normal child. His 1863 wedding to Lavinia Warren was the most celebrated marriage of its time, and was performed in front of two thousand guests (even President and Mrs. Lincoln sent gifts). His final height was three feet four inches. The Statue of him, on top of his headstone, is 'Lifesize.'

This cabinet card by Bogardus is dated 1881. It shows a Tom Thumb two years before his death at 46. His wife Lavinia died in 1919 at 78. Visit our page Tom Thumb and His Circle to see additional photographs of Tom and Lavinia.

✅ Ya hemos hablado anteriormente del circo Barnum y sus personajes. Hoy toca hablar del general Tom Thumb , el cual fue la gran estrella.

Charles Stratton, better known by his on-stage alias, Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who became a global celebrity in the 19th Century.

Born Charles Sherwood Stratton, General Tom Thumb would go on to be the most famous midget in history.

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They came in all shapes and sizes, and we gawked and gasped, just like we were supposed to do. Ladies and gentlemen and children of all ages: our list of the top ten attractions ever to grace the sawdust stage of circus big tops and sideshows is here!

Born Charles Sherwood Stratton, General Tom Thumb would go on to be the most famous midget in history.

Portrait of the dwarf General Tom Thumb, in Highland dress. Charles Sherwood Stratton was nicknamed General Tom Thumb by P T Barnum, the circus owner.

General Tom Thumb was a tiny show business phenomenon for P.T. Barnum. Learn about his life as a performer, his marriage, and experiences.

File name: 08_06_009036 Title: Tom Thumb's house in Middleborough Creator/Contributor: Jones, Leslie, 1886-1967 (photographer) Date created: 1926 Physical description: 1 negative : glass, black & white ; 4 x 5 in. Genre: Glass negatives Subjects: Thumb, Tom, 1838-1883; Houses Notes: Title and date from information provided by Leslie Jones or the Boston Public Library on the negative or negative sleeve. Collection: Leslie Jones Collection Location: Boston Public Library, Print Department Rights: Copyright © Leslie Jones. Preferred citation: Courtesy of the Boston Public Library, Leslie Jones Collection.

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The tradition began with the real Mr. Thumb, a short-statured performer in P.T. Barnum's circus.

Truro has been an important port since the Middle Ages, and its status as a stannary town, allowing it to assay and stamp copper and tin from Cornish mines, also brought prosperity to the town. Wealthy families settled in Truro, benefitting from mining and other industries such as iron-smelting, potteries and tanneries and the town was given city status by Queen Victoria and the foundations laid for a new cathedral. Today it is the administrative and commercial centre for Cornwall. This book explores Truro's history, including personalities such as Richard Lander, the explorer, and his contemporaries in the cultural hotbed of eighteenth-and nineteenth-century Truro. The Assembly Rooms which once stood in High Cross welcomed Sarah Siddons, General Tom Thumb and regular local entertainer Joseph Emidy who was once a slave. The Truro River has stories to tell, as do the cathedral, churches and chapels, and there are tales of law and order in the city, fires and other emergencies. The authors take the reader down the 'opes', alleys and lanes to reveal interesting anecdotes about musical events, clubs and societies, monuments and plaques, gravestones under the pavement and the 106 public houses that once served Truro. With tales of remarkable characters, unusual events and tucked-away or disappeared historical buildings and locations, Secret Truro will appeal to all those with an interest in the history of this fascinating city in Cornwall. 100 Illustrations, unspecified

Bewitching all levels of society, it was a world of astonishing spectacle - of dwarfs, giants, bearded ladies, Siamese twins and swaggering showmen. But the real life stories have been lost... until now.

This whimsical print is a circus poster for P T Barnum and some of his most famous performers. It depicts (from left to right) Josephine Clofullia known as Mme. Clofullia The Bearded Lady of Geneva, Fedor Jeftichew know as Jojo the Dog Faced Boy, Charles Sherwood Stratton better known as General Tom Thumb and his wife Lavinia Warren, PT Barnum holding the Feejee Mermaid, Chang and Eng Bunker the conjoined twins from Siam that inspired the term "Siamese Twins" and behind them the giant elephant Jumbo. The print has the catch line "The Greatest Showman On Earth PT BARNUM Presents Living Wonders& Human Curiosities" in decorative circus style lettering. This poster is a must have for any Barnum enthusiast or sideshow and circus lover. The print measures 18" x 24" and is printed on 20" x 28" Canford Acid Free Snow White Paperwith Speedball Supergraphic Black Professional Relief Ink. 20" x 28" while not the most popular frame size is still a standard size available in ready made frames for easy framing.

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Born Charles Sherwood Stratton, General Tom Thumb would go on to be the most famous midget in history.

The final resting place of a circus performer who went by the pseudonym "General Tom Thumb."

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General Tom Thumb and his ‘guardian’, Barnum, departed for England, in January 1844, for a three-year tour of Europe.