King of Lilliputians : the original and only Australian General Tom Thumb, the smallest well-formed man in the world... the world-famed court dwarf and jester, Commodore Knott.

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<p>Poster printed in blue on white paper advertising the performances of General Tom Thumb (born Charles S. Stratton) and Commodore Knott. It is overprinted in black at the top with details of the  venue, times and prices for their appearance at Horns Assembly Rooms, 194 Kennington Park Road, London with Professor Millar, illusionist and  his daughter Nellie Millar, pianist. The two midgets made "a grand parade in their beautiful, miniature brougham... drawn by four splendid goats" as part of the show, an "Unequalled combination, Professor Millar and his little men".</p>

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King of Lilliputians : the original and only Australian General Tom Thumb, the smallest well-formed man in the world... the world-famed court dwarf and jester, Commodore Knott.

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