Extraordinary exhibition! : Cosmorama Rooms, 209, Regent Street : the greatest lady in the world! A rival to the celebrated Daniel Lambert ... Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage of the extraordinary weight of 31 stone 11lbs, or 445 pounds.

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<p>Small poster advertising appearances at the Cosmorama Rooms, London, by Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage, a very fat woman. Printed by S.G. Fairbrother, 31 Bow Street, Covent Garden.</p>

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Extraordinary exhibition! : Cosmorama Rooms, 209, Regent Street : the greatest lady in the world! A rival to the celebrated Daniel Lambert ... Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage of the extraordinary weight of 31 stone 11lbs, or 445 pounds.

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