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19thc P.T. Barnum Circus Newpaper Advertisement

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19thc P.T. Barnum Circus Newpaper Advertisement
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19th Century newspaper advertisement for Phineas T. Barnum's, Barnum's American Museum, Circus. Ad reads, "Living Curiosities At Barnum's Museum" with sketch of famous circus museum acts of the day. This ad appeared 5 years prior to the famous fire that burned the museum to the ground. 5" X 7" size suitable for framing. P.T. Barnum was considered the greatest showman of the 19th Century, founder of the Barnum & Bailey Circus & credited for coining the phrase, "There's a sucker born every minute." Promoter of famous acts such as General Tom Thumb & the famous Swedish opera singer Jenny Lind.