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"General Tom Thumb s"Carriage (engraving)
1625076 " General Tom Thumb s" Carriage (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " General Tom Thumb s" Carriage. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 31 August 1844.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22272808
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Drawn Equipage General Tom Thumb Charles Sherwood Stratton
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The engraving titled "General Tom Thumb's Carriage" captures a fascinating glimpse into the 19th-century world of entertainment and curiosity. In this intricate artwork, we see the miniature carriage that belonged to Charles Sherwood Stratton, famously known as General Tom Thumb. The carriage itself is a marvel of craftsmanship, meticulously drawn with attention to detail. It showcases the elegance and grandeur associated with horse-drawn carriages during that era. The artist skillfully depicts every element, from the ornate wheels and delicate upholstery to the regal harnesses adorning the horses. General Tom Thumb was an extraordinary figure who gained worldwide fame for his diminutive stature. Standing at only 25 inches tall, he became one of P. T. Barnum's most successful attractions in his American Museum in New York City. This engraving originally appeared in The Illustrated London News on August 31st, 1844. It offers us a rare glimpse into General Tom Thumb's life and transports us back to a time when curiosity about human anomalies captivated audiences across continents. As we admire this print today, it serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with spectacle and our ability to find wonder even in the most unexpected places.
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