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Chromolithograph Vanity Fair Caricature Print 'Barnum'

About the Item

Chromolithograph titled 'Barnum'. Lithograph of P. T. Barnum. Phineas Taylor Barnum was an American showman, businessman, and politician, remembered for promoting celebrated hoaxes and founding the Barnum & Bailey Circus (1871–2017) with James Anthony Bailey. This print originates from 'Vanity Fair'. Published 1889.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 14.89 in (37.8 cm)Width: 9.34 in (23.7 cm)Depth: 0.02 in (0.5 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1889
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. General age-related toning, minor wear. Small defect in left margin. Blank verso. Please study image carefully.
  • Seller Location:
    Langweer, NL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: BG-13223-111stDibs: LU3054331775922
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