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Mr. & Mrs. General Tom Thumb in their wedding costume.
A photograph of Charles S. Stratton and Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump on or around the time of their wedding at Grace Church in New York City, February…
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New York Circus
Books, prints, photographs, and ephemera documenting the history of the circus in New York City.
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History of the American Stage : containing biographical sketches of nearly every member of the profession that has appeared on the American stage, from 1733 to 1870
Jenny Lind in America
A fascinating account of "The Swedish Nightingale's" first tour of America under the auspices of P.T. Barnum.
Heartiest Holiday Greetings from Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Combined Circus
Christmas card depicting the five Ringling Brothers (Otto, Charles, Alf, John, Al), P. T. Barnum, and James A. Bailey.