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White ribbon with blue ink and fringed bottom. It reads "Unveiling of the Barnum Statue" and features a portrait of Barnum in his later years, wearing a suit and bow tie. Below the portrait it reads "Bridgeport, Conn. July 4th, 1893." P.T. Barnum thought about his legacy quite a bit, and had a monumental sculpture done of himself by the artist Thomas Ball in 1888. It sat in a warehouse on Barnum's orders, who wanted it erected only after his death. The statue was unveiled in Seaside Park on the 4th of July, 1893, two years following Barnum's death. It was a massive event, as it coincided with the usual 4th of July celebrations.
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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.
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