Physical item: Lead figure of Charles S. Stratton

Small lead statue of Charles S. Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb. This lead figure stands upright, wearing a handsome suit. It has been worn... Show moreSmall lead statue of Charles S. Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb. This lead figure stands upright, wearing a handsome suit. It has been worn over the years and can't easily balance on it's own. Charles S. Stratton (January 4, 1838- July 15, 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was an entertainer and Bridgeport Conn. native who got his start with P.T. Barnum in 1842. Stratton's parents signed him with Barnum at age 4, as exhibiting those with dwarfism was lucrative at the time. Stratton took quickly to performing, and he entertained audiences worldwide, including nobility such as Queen Victoria. Stratton married fellow performer M. Lavinia Warren and the two had a happy marriage. Stratton's performances brought him renown as a celebrity, perhaps one of the biggest at the time, and he and Warren were able to live comfortably when not working. On July 15, 1883, Stratton suffered a stroke and passed away. He is buried at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with his wife beside him. Unknown creator, dates to sometime between1850 to 1883. Show less

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Content From: Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library
Description: Small lead statue of Charles S. Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb. This lead figure stands upright, wearing a handsome suit. It has been worn over the years and can't easily balance on it's own. Charles S. Stratton (January 4, 1838- July 15, 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was an entertainer and Bridgeport Conn. native who got his start with P.T. Barnum in 1842. Stratton's parents signed him with Barnum at age 4, as exhibiting those with dwarfism was lucrative at the time. Stratton took quickly to performing, and he entertained audiences worldwide, including nobility such as Queen Victoria. Stratton married fellow performer M. Lavinia Warren and the two had a happy marriage. Stratton's performances brought him renown as a celebrity, perhaps one of the biggest at the time, and he and Warren were able to live comfortably when not working. On July 15, 1883, Stratton suffered a stroke and passed away. He is buried at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with his wife beside him. Unknown creator, dates to sometime between1850 to 1883.
Topic: Dwarfism
Entertainers
People with disabilities
People with disabilities and the performing arts
People with disabilities--United States
Sculpture
Genre: souvenirs
Rights: This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. Images and data from The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library are intended for public access and educational use only. This material is owned, held, or licensed by The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library and is being provided solely for the purpose of teaching or individual research. All other use, including commercial reuse, mounting on other systems, or other forms of redistribution requires permission of the appropriate department of The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library; fees may be applicable.
Identifier: PTB-tt-aa001
Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/110002:874

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Content From: Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library
Description: Small lead statue of Charles S. Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb. This lead figure stands upright, wearing a handsome suit. It has been worn over the years and can't easily balance on it's own. Charles S. Stratton (January 4, 1838- July 15, 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was an entertainer and Bridgeport Conn. native who got his start with P.T. Barnum in 1842. Stratton's parents signed him with Barnum at age 4, as exhibiting those with dwarfism was lucrative at the time. Stratton took quickly to performing, and he entertained audiences worldwide, including nobility such as Queen Victoria. Stratton married fellow performer M. Lavinia Warren and the two had a happy marriage. Stratton's performances brought him renown as a celebrity, perhaps one of the biggest at the time, and he and Warren were able to live comfortably when not working. On July 15, 1883, Stratton suffered a stroke and passed away. He is buried at Mountain Grove Cemetery in Bridgeport, Connecticut, with his wife beside him. Unknown creator, dates to sometime between1850 to 1883.
Topic: Dwarfism
Entertainers
People with disabilities
People with disabilities and the performing arts
People with disabilities--United States
Sculpture
Genre: souvenirs
Rights: This item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. Images and data from The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library are intended for public access and educational use only. This material is owned, held, or licensed by The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library and is being provided solely for the purpose of teaching or individual research. All other use, including commercial reuse, mounting on other systems, or other forms of redistribution requires permission of the appropriate department of The Bridgeport History Center, Bridgeport Public Library; fees may be applicable.
Identifier: PTB-tt-aa001
Link: http://hdl.handle.net/11134/110002:874