General Tom Thumb as Napoleon
Lithograph
1844 (printed and published)
1844 (printed and published)
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This lithograph shows Charles S.Stratton also known as General Tom Thumb 'in his character of Napoleon'. The caption also claims that he is 12 years old, 25 inches high and weighs only 15 pounds.
Trained to sing and dance by the American showman P.T. Barnum, Stratton was born in circa 1833 and successfully marketed throughout America and Europe. He appeared twice before Queen Victoria in 1844.
Trained to sing and dance by the American showman P.T. Barnum, Stratton was born in circa 1833 and successfully marketed throughout America and Europe. He appeared twice before Queen Victoria in 1844.
Object details
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| Title | General Tom Thumb as Napoleon (generic title) |
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| Brief description | Charles S. Stratton (1838-1883) known as General Tom Thumb, as Napoleon. Lithograph by J.T. Wood, circa 1844. |
| Physical description | The lithograph shows a stage set with mirror, chair, sofa and occasional table in the centre of which stands Charles S. Stratton dressed in the character of Napolean. He is standing with arms folded and is wearing tight knee breeches, shining knee high boots, a miltary jacket and a bicorne hat. |
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| Summary | This lithograph shows Charles S.Stratton also known as General Tom Thumb 'in his character of Napoleon'. The caption also claims that he is 12 years old, 25 inches high and weighs only 15 pounds. Trained to sing and dance by the American showman P.T. Barnum, Stratton was born in circa 1833 and successfully marketed throughout America and Europe. He appeared twice before Queen Victoria in 1844. |
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| Accession number | S.1052-1984 |
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| Record created | March 2, 2010 |
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