Barnum's Collection of Curiosities
This incredible image is a reproduction of an engraving commissioned by Barnum in about 1864. Printed in Carte De Visite format for sale as a souvenir at The American Museum, the original was published as a poster by Waters & Son, printed by Thos. McIlroy & Co., New York. Featuring The American Museum in the center, and many act and exhibits made famous by Barnum, including Mr. And Mrs. Tom Thumb, Jenny Lind, Giant Routh Goshen, Siamese Twins Chang and Eng, the Eliophobus Family of Albinos, and many more.