French Giant Handbill, 1822

Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 1

Reference code: 178T1.79

Scope and Contents

French Giant at 22 New Bond Street. "Immense French Giant 7Ft 4 in. of Wonderful strength perfectly proportioned and only 22 Years of Age". Printed by Handy, 50 Brewer Street, Golden Square.

Dates

Creation: 1822

Creator

Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 (Person)

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Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be supplied or produced at the discretion of the National Fairground and Circus Archive, subject to copyright law and condition of the material

Extent

1 Item(s) ; 129mm x 197mm

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Arrangement

Catalogued according to type

Physical Description

See advertisement in the Morning Chronicle from 18 March 1822 also review of show in Liverpool where it is claimed that the Giant has been honoured by members of the Royal family gracing him with their presence.