Photograph: Stereoscopic Company photograph of older P.T. Barnum
1890 – 1891 (Date manufactured/created)
6.5 in H
X
4.25 in W
Photograph of an elderly P.T. Barnum, oval shaped, with Barnum facing the camera. He looks directly at the viewer, and wears a suit with a bow tie.
Phototgraph by the Stereoscopic Company, 106 and 108 Regent Street W. No date.
Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum (July 5, 1810-April 7, 1891) is primarily associated with the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. However, Barnum only began to focus on the circus in 1871. Prior to that he managed the American Museum in New York City from 1842-1868, was an elected official, mayor of Bridgeport, philanthropist, promoter, newspaper editior, and investory, among many, many other things. He promoted an image of himself along with his various ventures, which changed throughout the years, and was a celebrity in his own right.
Phototgraph by the Stereoscopic Company, 106 and 108 Regent Street W. No date.
Phineas Taylor (P.T.) Barnum (July 5, 1810-April 7, 1891) is primarily associated with the Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth. However, Barnum only began to focus on the circus in 1871. Prior to that he managed the American Museum in New York City from 1842-1868, was an elected official, mayor of Bridgeport, philanthropist, promoter, newspaper editior, and investory, among many, many other things. He promoted an image of himself along with his various ventures, which changed throughout the years, and was a celebrity in his own right.
A Gift of the Discovery Museum, Bridgeport, Connecticut
2003.009.067