Freak Collection

Saartje Baartman, also known as The Hottentot Venus
Saartje ( Sarah ) Baartman (1789-1815), also known as The Hottentot Venus - an African servant girl from South Africas Eastern Cape of the Khoisan tribe brought to London in 1810 & exhibited at freak

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1949. Circus sideshow poster by Nieman Eisman, featuring Celesta Geyer, known as Jolly Dolly Dimple, c1949

Russian - Zascha The Colossal Woman
Zascha - The Colossal Woman from Russia Date: circa 1910s

The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father
John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1945. American sideshow poster for The Frog Boy, c1945

BEARDED LADY. Julia Pastrana, a celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century: wood engraving, 1874

FAT LADY, 19th CENTURY. Hannah Battersby, a 700-lb. American circus fat lady. Photograph, 19th century

Edouard Beaupre, the Willowbunch giant (1881 - 1904), giant and circus performer, and part of Barnum and Baileys circus. Named here in the Tatler as Arthur Beaupre, the Montana Giant

The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack - Ripley s
Arthur Plumhoff The Human Pincushion - The Pain-Proof Man (left) and Captain Ringman Jack, who lifted weights through holes through his breasts

1662 Schott Sea Monsters and mermaids
I Triton, II " Sea monster in the likeness of a monk", III " Sea man in the dress of a bishop", IV " Sea Satyr"

Freak Show poster - Legless Woman
A poster for a freak show exhibit of a legless Englishwoman, Miss Gabriele The English Halfwoman. Postcard from Germany

Henri Vadden holds an 80lb cartwheel on a pole which he then places on his chin. August 1950 O25545-001

Sideshow at Hull Fair
Sideshows at Hull Fair

Hastings at High Tide
Rough waves pound the sea wall during high tide at Hastings. A small sailing boat is tossed by the swell

SIDESHOW POSTER, c1955. American sideshow poster featuring a tattooed girl, c1955

They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers
2963135 They concluded unanimously that I was only relplum scalcath. Gulliver being examined by three philosophers. From Gulliver's voyage to Brobdingnag

Illustration of Joseph Boruwalski and giant Patrick Cotter O'Brien 1805
5311566 Illustration of Joseph Boruwalski and giant Patrick Cotter O'Brien 1805. Patrick O'Brien (1760-1806), born Patrick Cotter in Kinsale, Ireland in 1760

19th century illustration showing, Lucia Zarate and General Mite, two dwarfs, with their exhibitor. 1896
5311567 19th century illustration showing, Lucia Zarate and General Mite, two dwarfs, with their exhibitor. 1896; (add.info.: Date: 1896); Universal History Archive/UIG.

General Tom Thumb, 1855
1576007 General Tom Thumb, 1855; (add.info.: General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 - July 15)

Ivan Markoff, a Russian cossack giant, early 20th century
Ivan Markoff, who was famous as a Russian cossack giant in the early 20th century. Markoff is seen in London where the caption says he was being fitted for a new suit. He was reputed to be 9ft tall

Stephan Bibrowski (1890 - 1932), know as Lionel the Lion-faced Man. Lionel traveled to the United States and started appearing with the Barnum and Bailey Circus

Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother
Mlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898

Sidonia de Barcsy - The Bearded Lady Baroness
Sidonia de Barcsy (1866-1925) - The Hungarian Bearded Lady Baroness. Her husband, Baron Antonio de Barcsy knew there was a fortune to be had and actively cultivated a career for Sidonia

A South African Man with skin pigmentation condition
A South African Man with the skin pigmentation condition vitiligo, creating a remarkable patched appearance, captioned here as Leopard Skin (!). Date: circa 1900

Early (freak) snow storm in the Northern Rocky Mountains Stone Mountan Provincial Park, British Columbia, Canada

Freak Birth Kaltenbrunn Paranormal Human Oddities
freak, birth, kaltenbrunn, paranormal, human, oddities, 1566, hans, undeveloped, joined, twin, anomalous, body, dead, conjoined, history, historical, 10121760

FREAK BIRTH/COLOREDO
Lazarus Coloredo (1742 - ?) and his partially formed attached twin. Date: mid 18th century

FREAK BIRTH/TWIN/1560
A freak birth, where an undeveloped twin has remained attached to a healthy individual. Date: 1560

FREAK BRITH ISRAEL
Israel and his conjoined brother'. Date: 17th century

CORONATION LEGEND
The Legend of the Coronation Stone. Jacob sleeping on the Stone at Bethel. Edward I dedicating the Stone to the Confessor. The wanderings of the Stone. A Westminster scholar's freak in 1801

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Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

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Portuguese man o war, Physalia physalis, washed ashore. Despite its appearance, the Portuguese man Date: 25-Sep-19

Ladies Under 4 Feet High Not Admitted (colour litho)
3641731 Ladies Under 4 Feet High Not Admitted (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ladies Under 4 Feet High Not Admitted)

The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving)
611416 The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square)

Bearded lady (engraving)
609441 Bearded lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded lady; from Reynoldss Miscellany); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Aana Macallame of the Orkney Islands (engraving)
609354 Aana Macallame of the Orkney Islands (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Julia Pastrana (photo)
609993 Julia Pastrana (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Julia Pastrana, born in Mexico)

A wonderful cock with four legs (engraving)
609439 A wonderful cock with four legs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A wonderful cock with four legs; published 7 March 1813)

Anna Macallame, bearded lady (engraving)
609422 Anna Macallame, bearded lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anna Macallame, bearded lady); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Mr Henry Blacker, The British Giant (coloured engraving)
610679 Mr Henry Blacker, The British Giant (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Henry Blacker, The British Giant)

Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine, the two-headed nightingale (engraving)
608643 Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine, the two-headed nightingale (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ticket to visit Miss Millie Chrisine)

Advert for the American Museum (engraving)
608636 Advert for the American Museum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for the American Museum, 8 Catherine Street, Strand, London; American Jack)

Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo (engraving)
608622 Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for an appearance of Don Francisco Hidalgo)

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Step right up and witness the extraordinary world of "freaks". From circus sideshows to astonishing individuals, this captivating journey will leave you in awe. In 1949, a mesmerizing sideshow poster by Nieman Eisman unveiled Celesta Geyer, famously known as Jolly Dolly Dimple. Her enchanting presence drew crowds far and wide, leaving spectators spellbound with her unique talents. Saartje Baartman, also recognized as The Hottentot Venus, captivated audiences in the early 19th century. Her remarkable physique challenged societal norms while highlighting the beauty found within diversity. The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father showcased an extraordinary bond that defied expectations. Their larger-than-life appearance became a testament to love's ability to transcend physical appearances. Another intriguing figure emerged in 1945 through an American sideshow poster featuring The Frog Boy. This enigmatic character fascinated onlookers with his amphibian-like qualities, pushing the boundaries of human existence. Julia Pastrana, the celebrated bearded lady from the 19th century, left an indelible mark on history. Through wood engraving in 1874, her story unfolded - a tale of strength and resilience against society's prejudices. Edouard Beaupre stood tall among others as one of history's tallest men. His towering stature astonished all who encountered him and served as a reminder that greatness can come in unexpected forms. The Pain-Proof Man & Captain Ringman Jack from Ripley's Believe It or Not showcased their incredible abilities to endure unimaginable pain. These daredevils pushed their bodies beyond limits most could fathom. Zascha The Colossal Woman brought Russia to its feet with her immense size and commanding presence. She shattered stereotypes while embracing her uniqueness unapologetically. A Freak Show poster featuring a Legless Woman reminded us that limitations are merely obstacles waiting to be overcome.