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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
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Media ID 23445734
Attraction Bizarre Circus Exploitation Freak Freakshow Giant Huge Novelty Size Tall
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Ivan Markoff Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the awe-inspiring presence of Ivan Markoff, the renowned Russian Cossack giant of the early 20th century. Depicted in London, Markoff, who was reputed to be 9ft tall, can be seen being fitted for a new suit. Bring the history and mystery of this extraordinary figure into your home or office with our high-quality, museum-grade poster print. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, or anyone who appreciates the allure of the past.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42cm x 51.9cm (16.5" x 20.4")
Estimated Product Size is 42cm x 59.4cm (16.5" x 23.4")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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In this intriguing photograph, Ivan Markoff, the renowned Russian Cossack giant, is captured in a moment of quiet repose as he is being fitted for a new suit in London during the early 20th century. Standing tall and proud, Markoff's immense size is a striking contrast to the small, cramped room that surrounds him. With his broad shoulders, long limbs, and towering height of 9 feet, Markoff was a true novelty and a source of fascination for people during an era when the bizarre and unusual held great allure. Markoff's life was one of constant travel and performance, as he was a popular attraction in circuses and sideshows around the world. His size, which was considered a freakish anomaly at the time, made him a subject of both awe and exploitation. Despite the challenges that came with his extraordinary size, Markoff embraced his role as a performer and entertainer, using his unique physical attributes to captivate audiences and leave them in wonder. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the life of a man who was both a human curiosity and a testament to the power of nature's unpredictability. Markoff's story is a reminder of a time when the size of a man could be the source of fascination and intrigue, and when the bizarre and unusual held a special place in popular culture. Despite the passage of time, this image of Ivan Markoff remains a captivating and intriguing snapshot of a bygone era, one that continues to inspire curiosity and imagination in those who encounter it. Whether viewed as a historical artifact or a reminder of the power of the unusual, this photograph of Ivan Markoff is a fascinating window into the past.
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