Johann Worrenburg, a dwarf, aged 38. Etching, 1688.

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1985i
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For sitter see C.J.S. Thompson, 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, p. 199 and R.D. Altick, 'The shows of London', Cambridge, Mass., and London 1978, p. 43

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1 print : etching

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John Woremberg a Switzar his height two foot seven inches. Aged 38 years to be seen now in London 1688.

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Wellcome Collection 1985i

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