Henry Blacker, a giant. Line engraving.

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Henry Blacker, a giant. Line engraving. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Thompson states that "He was visited several times by William, Duke of Cumberland, who was himself a very tall man, and in [this engraving], the Duke is represented among the spectators".

The sitter went to London when he was twenty seven where he attracted considerable interest. His exhibition was announced in the 'Daily Advertiser' of 8 December.

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1 print : Line engraving

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Mr. Henry Blacker the British giant. Born near Cuckfield in Sussex 1724. He is thought by all who have view'd him, to be the tallest man ever exhibited in England, measuring 7 feet 4 inches & exceeds ye famous Mynheer Cajanus who was shewn with so much applause several years ago.

References note

C.J.S Thompson 'The mystery and lore of monsters', London 1930, p.159.
Bridget Telfer et al., Reframing disability: portraits from the Royal College of Physicians, London 2011, pp. 70-71

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