Charles S. Stratton, a dwarf known as General Tom Thumb, before Europe's monarchs. Wood engraving by E. Evans.

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Charles S. Stratton, a dwarf known as General Tom Thumb, before Europe's monarchs. Wood engraving by E. Evans. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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For sitter see: C.J.S. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930; L. Fiedler, 'Freaks', New York 1978; R.D. Altick, 'The shows of London', Cambridge (Mass.) and London 1978.

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1 print on blue paper : wood engraving

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As he appeared before the principal crowned heads of Europe. TS ; E. Evans

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With another engraving on reverse: "General Tom Thumb's coach and ponies."

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Wellcome Collection 2190i

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Bears indistinct artist's monogram (TS?); engraver's identity is speculative.

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