Oddities Collection

Fat Lucy Moore
Lucy Moore, the American Fat Girl, weighs 292 kg (46 stone) and is still growing. Where will it end ?

Daniel Lambert (2)
DANIEL LAMBERT fat Englishman

Daniel Lambert (3)
DANIEL LAMBERT fat Englishman

Patrick Cotter O brien
The celebrated Irish Giant Patrick Cotter O Brien. Aged 38 years, 8 feet 7 inches high

Margaret Vergh Gryffyth, horned woman
Margaret Vergh Gryffyth, Welsh woman who exhibited herself with a 10 centimetre horn growing from her forehead

Henry Jenkins (169)
HENRY JENKINS of Ellerton-upon-Swale, Yorkshire : in his last century he was a keen fisherman, and swam in the river after reaching 100. Date: 1501 - 1670

Fat Edward Bright
EDWARD BRIGHT, of Maldon, Essex, who died at age 30 looking like this... Date: 1720 - 1750

Jane Lewson (116)
JANE LEWSON a London widow as renowned for her eccentricities as her age, such as a belief that washing in water is unhealthy : she used pigs lard instead

Charles Byrne, Giant
Charles Byrne (1761-1783) known as the Irish Giant, who was 8 feet 4 inches tall, depicted with various Edinburgh notables

Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens
FLO4718244 Religious satire showing a priest in a barrel preaching to a crowd of misfits and oddities, cows and chickens. Copperplate engraving by Thomas Sanders after a satirical illustration by

Stephan Bibrowski (1890 - 1932), know as Lionel the Lion-faced Man. Lionel traveled to the United States and started appearing with the Barnum and Bailey Circus

Siamese twins, Rosa and Josphine Blazek 1910
Rosa and Josphine Blazek, siamese twins playing the violin. Date: 1910

Giant of Trapani
The skeleton of this huge gentleman was found at Trapani, Sicily, by Boccatio. He measured 400 feet (121m) though this would not be anatomically possible

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1897
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902), a " freak" and part of the " Greatest Show on Earth". The accompanying article describes her as " in every respect the best of the "

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones 1898
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction. 1898

Julia Pastrana (1834 - 1860), from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)

Angelique Cottin
ANGELIQUE COTTIN, electric girl of Bouvigny, is tested by Arago at the Observatoire de Paris; though her powers are failing, he is impressed Date: 1846

Julia Pastrana from Mexico, hairy woman
Julia Pastrana, from Mexico, a hairy woman who married a showman, Theodor Lent, but died in childbirth at Moscow (the child also died)

The Old Curiosity Shop
A painting which reveals the interior of a shop containing oddities and antiques on display on walls and in cabinets. Date: circa 1916

Charles Sherwood Stratton known by everyone as General Tom Thumb (1838 - 1883), American dwarf, who achieved great fame. Wearing court dress, appearing at the Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly

Freak Birth Kaltenbrunn Paranormal Human Oddities
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FREAK BIRTH/COLOREDO
Lazarus Coloredo (1742 - ?) and his partially formed attached twin. Date: mid 18th century

FREAK BIRTH/TWIN/1560
A freak birth, where an undeveloped twin has remained attached to a healthy individual. Date: 1560

FREAK BRITH ISRAEL
Israel and his conjoined brother'. Date: 17th century

MARY HONEYWOOD AGED 93
MARY HONEYWOOD Of this venerable lady, all we know is that she lived 93 years and at the time of her death she had 367 descendants living. Date: circa 1600

PRODIGY : HEINECKEN
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH HEINECKEN (1721 - 1725), known as The Infant of Lubeck, had mathematical and memory gifts, wide knowledge of history and geography, and predicted his own death at 4

The Chelsea Bun-House (coloured engraving)
611014 The Chelsea Bun-House (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chelsea Bun-House)

Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground (engraving)
559222 Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ioway Indian encampment, Lords Cricket Ground)

The Famous Fairlop Oak in July 1805 (engraving)
1108423 The Famous Fairlop Oak in July 1805 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Famous Fairlop Oak in July 1805)

John Elwes, Esquire, the Greatest Miser of his time, died 26 November 1789 (engraving)
1108417 John Elwes, Esquire, the Greatest Miser of his time, died 26 November 1789 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Elwes, Esquire)

Mr Hermans Bras, the Prussian Youth 18 years of age weighing upwards of 500 lbs (engraving)
1108405 Mr Hermans Bras, the Prussian Youth 18 years of age weighing upwards of 500 lbs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Hermans Bras)

Mr Simon Paap, 28 Inches high, Mr James Toller, Aged 17 Years, 8 Feet high (engraving)
1108396 Mr Simon Paap, 28 Inches high, Mr James Toller, Aged 17 Years, 8 Feet high (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Simon Paap, 28 Inches high)

Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin, the Heroine of La Vendee (engraving)
1108395 Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin, the Heroine of La Vendee (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rene e Bordereau alias Langevin)

Owen Farrel, the Irish Dwarf, 3 Feet 9 Inches high (engraving)
1108387 Owen Farrel, the Irish Dwarf, 3 Feet 9 Inches high (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Owen Farrel, the Irish Dwarf, 3 Feet 9 Inches high)

Thomas Cooke, the Islington Miser (engraving)
1108384 Thomas Cooke, the Islington Miser (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Cooke, the Islington Miser)

Peter Kenninger, a well known Walking Preacher about the streets of London (engraving)
1108379 Peter Kenninger, a well known Walking Preacher about the streets of London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peter Kenninger)

Robert Coates, Esquire, the Amateur of Fashion (engraving)
1108372 Robert Coates, Esquire, the Amateur of Fashion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robert Coates, Esquire, the Amateur of Fashion)

Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S. J
CHT223766 Sea monsters, illustration from Physica Curiosa by Gaspar Schott S.J. (1608-66), published Wuerzburg 1662 (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Barbara Urslerin, bearded girl from Germany Barbara Urslerin
Barbara Urslerin (1629 - 1668+), a bearded woman from Germany. 1668

The bearded lady: Miss Annie Jones
Annie Jones Elliot (1865 - 1902) also known as " the Bearded Lady" toured with the showman P. T. Barnum as a circus attraction

Exhibition extraordinary (coloured engraving)
820549 Exhibition extraordinary (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exhibition extraordinary in the horticultural room)

The Irish Giant and the little Polish Nobleman (engraving)
2796554 The Irish Giant and the little Polish Nobleman (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Irish Giant and the little Polish Nobleman)

General Tom Thumb
Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838 - 1883), known as General Tom Thumb, was a dwarf who achieved great fame as a performer under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum

Louisa, the celebrated Maid of the Haystack (engraving)
1108420 Louisa, the celebrated Maid of the Haystack (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Louisa, the celebrated Maid of the Haystack)

The Indian Juggler, performing his astonishing feats of activity etc (engraving)
1108403 The Indian Juggler, performing his astonishing feats of activity etc (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Indian Juggler)

Mademoiselle Lefort, exhibited in Spring Gardens, 1818 (engraving)
1108390 Mademoiselle Lefort, exhibited in Spring Gardens, 1818 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Lefort, exhibited in Spring Gardens, 1818)

Dr Isaac Gosset, died 16 December 1812, aged 68, the greatest Collector of curious Books of his time (engraving)
1108389 Dr Isaac Gosset, died 16 December 1812, aged 68, the greatest Collector of curious Books of his time (engraving) by English School

The self Crucifixion of Mathew Lovat at Venice, July 1805 (engraving)
1108382 The self Crucifixion of Mathew Lovat at Venice, July 1805 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The self Crucifixion of Mathew Lovat at Venice)

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"Embracing the Extraordinary: A Glimpse into Human Oddities Throughout History" Step right up and witness the captivating world of oddities. From larger-than-life characters like Fat Lucy Moore, Daniel Lambert (3), and Daniel Lambert (2), to individuals with extraordinary physical attributes such as Patrick Cotter O'Brien, Fat Edward Bright, and Margaret Vergh Gryffyth - the horned woman. These unique individuals have left an indelible mark on history. Intriguingly, we delve into the life of Henry Jenkins (169) who defied age's limitations by living well beyond a century. Jane Lewson (116) also captivates our imagination as she experienced over a century of life in her own remarkable way. The towering presence of Charles Byrne, known as "The Giant, " looms large in our exploration. His colossal stature fascinated many during his time and continues to intrigue us today. Not far behind is Victor, the feral child whose story reminds us of humanity's innate resilience even under extreme circumstances. And let us not forget about Tom Thumb Wedding Group - a delightful ensemble that showcases how even those deemed small can make a big impact on our hearts. These peculiar figures remind us that diversity comes in all shapes and sizes; they challenge societal norms while igniting curiosity within ourselves. So join us on this journey through history's hallways where oddity becomes ordinary, reminding us that what makes each person unique is truly something to be celebrated.