General Tom Thumb Handbill, March 1844

Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1

Reference code: 178T1.5

Scope and Contents

General Tom Thumb, and Native American performer Joc-O-Sot, at the Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. The Man in Miniature, In Catlin's Indian Collection, Adelaide Gallery-E.H.The General is 13 years old, 25' high and weighs only 15 pounds. Support act-Joc-o-Sot, Sauk Indian tribe chief, in unique tribal costume. Illustrated.

Dates

Creation: March 1844

Creator

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

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