The Story
American showman (1838-1883) noted for his small stature, he was the first major attraction promoted by the circus of impresario P.T. Barnum.
Set of 2 unsigned carte-de-visites (CDVs), one of him and one of his wife Lavinia Warren (1841-1919), also of short stature and performer with Barnum´s circus.
There is a printed (not real) signature of Stratton on verso of his CDV, a photo by Brady, New York, 2.3 x 4 inches, trimmed corners, in very good condition. Warren´s CDV is a photo by Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York, has felt tip markings on verso by another hand, 2.4 x 4 inches, in very good condition.
SOLD TOGETHER, not sold separately.Â
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Description
American showman (1838-1883) noted for his small stature, he was the first major attraction promoted by the circus of impresario P.T. Barnum.
Set of 2 unsigned carte-de-visites (CDVs), one of him and one of his wife Lavinia Warren (1841-1919), also of short stature and performer with Barnum´s circus.
There is a printed (not real) signature of Stratton on verso of his CDV, a photo by Brady, New York, 2.3 x 4 inches, trimmed corners, in very good condition. Warren´s CDV is a photo by Charles D. Fredricks & Co., New York, has felt tip markings on verso by another hand, 2.4 x 4 inches, in very good condition.
SOLD TOGETHER, not sold separately.Â
