Henri Cot : the French giant, who would like to marry the tallest English lady whom he may meet.

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<p>Postcard showing Henri Cot standing next to an average sized couple. He is wearing a top hat and coat, gloves in his left hand and a walking stick in his right. At 23 years old he was apparently 8 ft 7 1/2 inches tall. The card would probably have been sold as a souvenir at places where he was exhibited as part of a freak or variety show.</p>

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Henri Cot : the French giant, who would like to marry the tallest English lady whom he may meet.

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