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P. T. Barnum, American Businessman and Showman

Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum (July 5, 1810 - April 7, 1891) was an American showman and businessman. In 1841, he opened "Barnum's American Museum" with a changing series of live acts and curiosities, including albinos, giants, midgets, jugglers, magicians, exotic women, detailed models of cities and famous battles, and, eventually, a menagerie of animals. In 1870, he established "P. T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome". In 1881 he merged with James Bailey and the name was shortened to "Barnum & Bailey Circus," which toured the world. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).
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P. T. Barnum, American Businessman and Showman
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Phineas Taylor "P. T." Barnum (July 5, 1810 - April 7, 1891) was an American showman and businessman. In 1841, he opened "Barnum's American Museum" with a changing series of live acts and curiosities, including albinos, giants, midgets, jugglers, magicians, exotic women, detailed models of cities and famous battles, and, eventually, a menagerie of animals. In 1870, he established "P. T. Barnum's Grand Traveling Museum, Menagerie, Caravan & Hippodrome". In 1881 he merged with James Bailey and the name was shortened to "Barnum & Bailey Circus," which toured the world. No photographer credited, undated (cropped and cleaned).
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Album / NYPL/Science Source
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3536 x 4800 px | 48.6 MB
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29.9 x 40.6 cm | 11.8 x 16.0 in (300 dpi)
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