19th century print of General Tom Thumb, the smallest

19th century print of General Tom Thumb, the smallest man alive, 1849. Christened as Charles Stratton, he was an American showman noted for his small stature and was the first major attraction promoted by the circus impresario PT Barnum

1840-1849 1860-1869 1866 Akimbo Barnum Christened Comparison Disability Dwarf Dwarfism Freak Impresario Menagerie Midget Noted Old-fashion Promoted Ringling Sherwood Showman Smallest Stature Stratton Thumb Tiny

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