CARDIFF GIANT, 1869. The Cardiff Giant - shipment of the statue to Syracuse. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous hoaxes in American history, was a 10-foot-tall stone man discovered on the Newell farm at Cardiff, New York, on 16 October 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary, American, newspaper
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CARDIFF GIANT, 1869. The Cardiff Giant - shipment of the statue to Syracuse. The Cardiff Giant, one of the most famous hoaxes in American history, was a 10-foot-tall stone man discovered on the Newell farm at Cardiff, New York, on 16 October 1869. Wood engraving from a contemporary, American, newspaper
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This print takes us back to the year 1869, when one of the most notorious hoaxes in American history unfolded. The image depicts the transportation of the Cardiff Giant, a colossal stone man standing at an impressive height of 10 feet. Discovered on October 16th, this incredible find emerged from the Newell farm in Cardiff, New York. Intriguingly captured by a wood engraving from a contemporary American newspaper, we witness men carefully loading this remarkable statue onto a horse-drawn carriage for its journey to Syracuse. The scene exudes an air of mystery and excitement as spectators gather around to witness this extraordinary spectacle. The Cardiff Giant hoax captivated people across North America during that time period. Many believed they were witnessing an ancient relic or even evidence of giants once roaming our lands. However, it was later revealed that this monumental figure was nothing more than an elaborate forgery created by entrepreneur George Hull. Despite its fraudulent origins, the Cardiff Giant remains etched in history as a symbol of human curiosity and gullibility. This thought-provoking print invites us to reflect on our innate desire for discovery while reminding us to approach extraordinary claims with skepticism and critical thinking.
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