Victorian Tattooed Man Captain Costentenus Royal Aquarium Freak Show Poster
Victorian Tattooed Man Captain Costentenus Royal Aquarium Freak Show Poster Please note that the image sizes shown below are approximate and always include any inner border area shown:Available sizes: Image size 10-3/8″ x 14-3/8″ on 11″ x 17″ paper. Image size 11-3/8″ x 15-3/4″ on 12″ x 18″ paper. Image size 12-3/8″ x 17″ on 13″ x 19″ paper. Here we have a great poster reminiscent of a bygone era when carnivals and fairs featured popular exhibits of human or animal curiosity commonly referred to as freak shows. “Captain George Costentenus” performed at the Royal Aquarium in 1882. He was a famous traveling attraction who claimed to have been kidnapped by Chinese Tartars and tattooed against his will, the ink covering nearly every inch of his body. Originally printed by H. A. Thomas Lithographic Studio of N. Y.. Our posters are shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, fully insured! You can see our other Circus and Carnival items by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Retro Posters by clicking here. We also offer a great selection of Silver Halide Historical Photos which you can find by clicking here. If you’re in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! This poster is printed on heavy, 230 gsm (10 pt cover), premium matte art paper. Posters are centered on full sized paper to accommodate readily available frames or custom matting. The image size refers specifically to the artwork itself, not the size of the paper it is printed on. Therefore, the paper size is always larger than the image size. All posters have a minimum 1/4″ white border. Thank you for looking! Be sure to check out our other items!ANAG A-G21-A1112
The Pygopagi Twins Egyptian Hall Retro 1880’s Freak Show Victorian Poster
The Pygopagi Twins Egyptian Hall Retro 1880’s Freak Show Victorian Poster Please note that the image sizes shown below are approximate and always include any inner border area shown:Available sizes: Image size 10-3/8″ x 15-1/4″ on 11″ x 17″ paper. Image size 11-3/8″ x 16-3/4″ on 12″ x 18″ paper. Image size 12-3/8″ x 18-1/4″ on 13″ x 19″ paper. Here we have a great poster reminiscent of a bygone era when carnivals and fairs featured popular exhibits of human or animal curiosity commonly referred to as freak shows. “The Pygopagi Twins” who appeared at the Egyptian Hall, circa 1880’s. “Pygopagus” is a medical term referring to conjoined twins connected at the side. Our research indicates that Rosa and Josepha Blazek were born in Skrejšov, Bohemia on January 20, 1878 and first started performing as children. Originally printed by W. S. Johnson, Nassau Steam Press in London. Our posters are shipped in sturdy mailing tubes, fully insured! You can see our other Circus and Carnival items by clicking here. Or have a look at all of our Retro Posters by clicking here. We also offer a great selection of Silver Halide Historical Photos which you can find by clicking here. If you’re in the mood to browse everything, be sure to visit our store! You never know what you may find! This poster is printed on heavy, 230 gsm (10 pt cover), premium matte art paper. Posters are centered on full sized paper to accommodate readily available frames or custom matting. The image size refers specifically to the artwork itself, not the size of the paper it is printed on. Therefore, the paper size is always larger than the image size. All posters have a minimum 1/4″ white border. Thank you for looking! Be sure to check out our other items!ANAG A-G21-A1117