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Major Tot
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Carte-de-visite of Major Tot standing on a prop column and wall next to a man of average height in front of a painted backdrop. Both men are holding canes. Major Tot's actual name was Pierre Albert Poitras, born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts in 1869. He was hired by P.T. Barnum and billed as "The world's smallest perfectly developed man." He eventually grew to a height of 3.5 feet, weighed ninety pounds and wore a child's size 5 shoe. His father is said to have transported him to engagements in a 14" satchel. Text on the back reads, "Big Success Everywhere! Of Major Tot, The Wonderful Human Midget! Age 16 Yrs, Weight Only 10.5 Lbs."
1885
Babcock, J. W. (Joseph Weeks), 1850-1909
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WHi 87536
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