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Giantess in Europe Handbill, c1800 - 1830

 Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2
Reference code: 178T1.218

Scope and Contents

Reuzin the Dutch giantess. In the New Elegant Lodge, Standing on the Butter Market, Quiet Side. Important Freak of Nature! The tallest, most beautiful and youngest Giantess, now living in Europe. Who has been honoured with a visit from our Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Hendrik and the Prince of Orange. The world wonder, Elsbeth, called Murphy in female shape. Of exceptionally athletic build. Her appearance causes the greatest surprise. Never seen before. Excellent proportion of shapes. Lovely features together with a Herculian build. Miss Elsbeth, who had a normal height when she was sixteen, in three years time has grown to such an exceptional height. Today she hasn't reached her full length yet. She weighs 270 pounds and lifts very easily 160 to 170 pounds with one hand. Even if the now deceased Giant Murphy caused a cry of surprise in Holland because of his build, the beautiful Giantess Elsbeth will surely meet with even more widespread admiration. Prices of the seats, 2pp. Printed by A.H. van Gorcum, Amsterdam.

Dates

  • Creation: c1800 - 1830

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Extent

1 Item(s) ; 102mm x 215mm

Language of Materials

Dutch; Flemish

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Repository Details

Part of the National Fairground and Circus Archive Repository

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