Charles S. Stratton as General Tom Thumb, in his Character as Napoleon is 12 Years Old. 25 Inches High and Weighs 15 Pounds. Gen. Tom. Thumb.
London J.T. Wood, 33, Holywell Str. Strand. [n.d. c.1850.]
Engraving on porcelain card. Sheet 150 x 115mm (6 x 4½"). Bit messy, 'E.B.J.' in ms lower left.
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), known on the stage as General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum. His routines included impersonating characters such as Cupid and Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as singing, dancing and comical banter.
[Ref: 37654] £140.00
Engraving on porcelain card. Sheet 150 x 115mm (6 x 4½"). Bit messy, 'E.B.J.' in ms lower left.
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), known on the stage as General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum. His routines included impersonating characters such as Cupid and Napoleon Bonaparte, as well as singing, dancing and comical banter.
[Ref: 37654] £140.00