Not on display

Handbill

early 19th century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Handbill advertising the 'exhibition' of 'Two Extraordinary Individuals': John Hauptmann and Little Nanette, presented by Mr Godeluck at no. 68 Cheapside, London, undated, early 19th century.

John Hauptmann, born in Germany, is described a 'very short, aged thirty-three years, thirty-six inches high, well made and well proportioned'. Little Nanette, born in Upper Austria, is 'aged 34 years, 33 inches high' and has 'several brilliant talents and accomplishments', being able to play the piano and speak French, German, English and Italian. The advertisement reflects the attitudes of early 19th century society.

Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Letterpress
Brief description
Handbill advertising the 'exhibition' by Mr. Godeluck of 'Two Extraordinary Individuals': John Hauptmann ('thirty-six inches high') and Little Nanette ('33 inches high'), to be seen at no. 68 Cheapside, London, undated, early 19th century
Physical description
Printed advertisement for the 'exhibition' of 'Two Extraordinary Individuals': John Hauptmann ('thirty-six inches high') and Little Nanette ('33 inches high'), to be seen at no. 68 Cheapside, London, undated, early 19th century.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.4cm
  • Width: 13.6cm
Summary
Handbill advertising the 'exhibition' of 'Two Extraordinary Individuals': John Hauptmann and Little Nanette, presented by Mr Godeluck at no. 68 Cheapside, London, undated, early 19th century.

John Hauptmann, born in Germany, is described a 'very short, aged thirty-three years, thirty-six inches high, well made and well proportioned'. Little Nanette, born in Upper Austria, is 'aged 34 years, 33 inches high' and has 'several brilliant talents and accomplishments', being able to play the piano and speak French, German, English and Italian. The advertisement reflects the attitudes of early 19th century society.

Collection
Accession number
S.1290-1982

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Record createdJune 28, 2012
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