Caricature: P.T. Barnum by Leslie Ward for Vanity Fair (owned by the Bridgeport History Center)
Caricature, P.T. Barnum by Leslie Ward for Vanity Fair Lithograph of an older P.T. Barnum dressed in a black suit, seated and eating dinner for... Show moreCaricature, P.T. Barnum by Leslie Ward for Vanity Fair Lithograph of an older P.T. Barnum dressed in a black suit, seated and eating dinner for Vanity Fair's November 16, 1889 issue by Sir Leslie Ward. The English incarnation of Vanity Fair ran from 1868 to 1914, and became extremely well known as a society magazine. One of the most distinguishing features of the magazine was the caricatures, usually a full page color lithograph, that appeared in each issue. These caricatures were individuals from all walks of life, from royals to showmen to athletes and beyond. A number of artists became associated with these caricatures, including Sir Leslie Ward who drew about 1,325 cartoons for the publication. Leslie Ward, November 1889. Show less