The Wild Man of the Prairies or 'What is it'? Handbill, 1846

Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1

Reference code: 178T1.1

Scope and Contents

Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. Is it Human? Is it an animal? Is it an extraordinary freak of nature? Missing link between man and Ourang-Outang. Flyer details savage living habits, primarily eating fruit and nuts but occasionally must be given a meal of RAW MEAT. ‘Not entirely domesticated tho not averse to exhibition.’ Printed by Francis, 25 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, 4pp.

Dates

Creation: 1846

Creator

Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 (Person)
Egyptian Hall (1812 - 1905) (Organisation)

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