CDV Portrait General TOM THUMB WIFE & Hoax Baby + Postcard Portrait Doll Lavinia

Description: CARTE-DE-VISITE PORTRAIT OF DWARF PERFORMERS "TOM THUMB, WIFE AND CHILD" BONUS UNPOSTED POSTCARD INCLUDED: Game Lodge Doll House ) Custer State ParkCuster, S. Dak. (This is a portrait doll of LAVINIA WARREN, who married General Tom Thumb of Barnum Circus Fame, February 10, 1863. This 36" doll is the exact height of Mrs. Thumb.) Ektachrome by Florence J. Beckers {{{{P69999}}}}Approx.: 2-1/2" x 4" (CDV photo) Good Condition All three are dressed in their finery clothes! Tom Thumb stands to the left, his wife stands to the right and holds a baby in a christening style dress which reaches to the floor. The famous dwarf Charles S. Stratton, a/k/a General Tom Thumb [1838-1883], rose to fame with showman P.T. Barnum. Lavinia Warren [1842-1919], a fellow circus performer who also appeared in the silent film 'Lilliputians Courtship,' became Charles's wife. Their alleged child was then born. This portrait circulated soon thereafter. They announced the death of their child a few years later, but In 1901 Lavinia told newspapers that she had never given birth: Barnum would continuously rent small babies from orphanages and spin the tale of their parenthood. Hoax at its FINEST. :) Vintage cabinet card photograph.MAY HAVE: wear, scratches, stains, warping, writing on back foxing, edge and corner wear including: cuts, nicks, folds and paper loss. Old paper items often bear remnants of their long lives and previous homes. They may have had past exposure to a variety of environmental conditions such as odors, dust, storage in attics/basements, etc. ***Vintage and antique items each have a unique history, and sold EXACTLY as I found/bought them. They are in "AS FOUND" condition. Due to their unique nature, rarity, handling, and age, all items are "SOLD AS IS".Please see and review photos for details as they are an integral part of the item's description and there may be some cosmetic wear from use and age. Everyone’s opinion of “condition” is different so PLEASE LOOK at the images and judge any and all cosmetic or other issues to your opinion before purchasing.Actual item(s) may be lighter or darker than the picture due to flash photography or the screen resolution. FYI: I am not a store so my packing supplies are limited and I recycle previous boxes, bags, etc. Thank you for looking and may you have the day you deserve. ***Measuring/weighing tools/equipment or props, such as stands, are NOT INCLUDED as part of the sale.

Price: 19.99 USD

Location: Dallas, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-15T15:38:25.000Z

Shipping Cost: N/A USD