Dwarfism Collection

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom in his coach drawn by mice. Late eighteenth century woodcut
2604915 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom in his coach drawn by mice. Late eighteenth century woodcut.; (add.info)

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb''
2604914 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb''; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom dances on the Queen's hand)

The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller
5308140 The height difference between Simon Paap and James Toller.; (add.info.: Engraving illustrating the height difference between Simon Paap (1789 - 1828) a well-known Dutch dwarf (left)

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'
2604916 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom equipped to take part in a tournament at King Arthur's court)

The Tale of Tom Thumb, the dwarf
2604910 The Tale of Tom Thumb, the dwarf; (add.info.: The Tale of Tom Thumb, the dwarf, Cow eating Tom as his mother is milking; Tom riding a butterfly; Falling into a bowl of milk pudding at King)

Miniature John Bull, known as English Tom Thumb
2603717 Miniature John Bull, known as English Tom Thumb; (add.info.: The Miniature John Bull also known as the English Tom Thumb)

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'
2604912 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom holds a candle so his mother can see to cook)

Jack and the Beanstalk
2604909 Jack and the Beanstalk; (add.info.: Jack and the Beanstalk, Jack climbing the beanstalk towards the giant's castle. Figure with the broom is Jack's mother)

'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'
2604913 'The Famous History of Tom Thumb'; (add.info.: The Famous History of Tom Thumb'' Tom carried off to King Arthur's court by a raven)

C H Schafers Midget Circus Troupe - Munich
circa 1910s

Tom Reynolds 52 & girlfriend Susan Morley 19, pictured together outside Leicestershire Assizes Court, 18th November 1970

Mlle Anita, actress with dwarfism, theatrical portrait on stage in velvet gown. Captioned, Cupid's Smallest Victim: twenty-five years old but only twenty-five inches high'

Gen. Tom Thumb and wife, Com. Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, pub
AQS331963 Gen. Tom Thumb and wife, Com. Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1863 (litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife
6030644 Wedding photograph of Charles Sherwood Stratton, American entertainer known as General Tom Thumb, and his wife, Lavinia Warren

Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print)
622811 Tipos de Cajamarca (albumen print) by Kroehle, Carlos (1876-1902); 12.9x9.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: People from Cajamarca, Peru.); eMichael Graham-Stewart; out of copyright

Jeffrey Hudson, English court dwarf and jester at the court of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria (chromolitho)
2788778 Jeffrey Hudson, English court dwarf and jester at the court of King Charles I and Queen Henrietta Maria (chromolitho) by European School

Albert Craig, the so-called Surrey Poet, a well-known character who would recite poetry he had composed at cricket and football matches and sell printed sheets of his poems, and the Burmese dwarf

Machnow eating breakfast at the London Hippodrome
Feodor Machnow, the Russian giant, pictured next to his manager and (possibly) members of the staff at the London Hippodrome, eating breakfast during his time performing there

Machnow the Giant & Madame Chiquita, London Hippodrome
Machnow the Giant, alleged to be 9 3 " tall (more likely 7 10" ) appearing at the London Hippodrome in 1905 with the diminutive Madame Chiquita who is only 18" high. Date: 1902

Group of people, possibly family members, including a man of restricted growth (dwarfism), 1920s. Date: 1920s

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

Princess Elisabeth (b / w photo)
3639193 Princess Elisabeth (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Princess Elisabeth.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The original General Tom Thumb: the smallest man alive, pub
AQS331962 The original General Tom Thumb: the smallest man alive, pub. by Currier & Ives, 1860 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho)
2788777 Charles Sherwood Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Charles Sherwood Stratton)

Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism (b / w photo)
6000742 Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Abnormailities in humans: dwarfism and gigantism)

Anita, smallest lady in the world, and her eldest brother, Ignacz (b / w photo)
6029990 Anita, smallest lady in the world, and her eldest brother, Ignacz (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anita, smallest lady in the world)

Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf (chromolitho)
2788779 Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wybrand Lolkes, Dutch dwarf)

The Dwarf Fiddler, c. 1652 (oil on wood)
3743932 The Dwarf Fiddler, c.1652 (oil on wood) by Bega, Cornelis (1620-64); 28.9x23.2 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle); eNottingham City Museums & Galleries; Dutch

Asra (b / w photo)
3639194 Asra (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Asra.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
6000746 The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fattest)

Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague (b / w photo)
6000729 Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dwarfism: 60 cm tall man from Prague)

A Great Dane and his clown companion are slightly mismatched as owner and pet Circa 1978

Harold Pyott - Tiny Tim the English Midget
Harold Pyott (1887-1937) - Tiny Tim the English Midget The Living Doll - aged 43 years old, height 23", weight 24lbs. Twelve inches smaller than the renowned Tom Thumb (Charles Stratton) of P

Mistaken identity - Very short man and a tall young woman " You Naughty Boy, you ll fall over!" " Oh...." Date: circa 1890s

Helena Antonia Portrait Beard Bearded Dwarf Dwarfism
Helena Antonia, 1579 - after 1621. Bearded female dwarf, born in Liege, Belgium. She worked at the court of Maria of Austria, the Holy Roman Empress

From Left To Right, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Aka General Tom Thumb, 1838

Wybrand Lolkes, 1730 - 1800, With His Wife. Dutch Dwarf And Jeweller. From The Strand Magazine Published 1894

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Walter Parsons, Aka The Staffordshire Giant, 7 Feet 6 Inches, Left, Alive During The Reign Of King James I And A Bodyguard To The King, With Sir Jeffrey Hudson, Right, 1619

Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia and Magdalena Ruiz
Isabella Clara Eugenia (1566-1633). Infanta of Spain. Portrait of Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia and Magdalena Ruiz, 1585-1588. By Alonso Sanchez Coello (1531-1588). Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Portrait of a Dwarf, ca. 1626, by Juan van der Hamen y
Juan van der Hamen y Leon (1596-1631). Portrait of a Dwarf, ca. 1626. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Prehistoric hominin females, artwork. From left to right: Flores Man (Homo floresiensis), Cro-Magnon (European Early Modern Humans or EEMH, Homo sapiens sapiens)

The Turkish Tom Thumb - Pasha Hayati Hassid. Born 1852 - height 30 inches - weight 34 lbs - spoke seven languages. Introduced to England by Lloyd Forsyth

The Buffoon Calabacillas, 1635-1639, by Diego Velazquez
Diego Velazquez (1599-1660). Spanish painter. The Buffoon Calabacillas, 1635-1639. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain

Charles Stratton, the American dwarf, 1844
A review, as featured in the Illustrated London News, 1844, reporting on the recent performance of Charles S. Stratton, the American dwarf (also known as General Tom Thumb)

Jonathan Swift
SWIFT, Jonathan (1667-1745). Irish clergyman and satirist writer. Travels into Several Remote Nations of the World by Lemuel Gulliver, best known as Gullivers Travels (1726)

The rhabdodontid iguanodont Zalmoxes robustus
An example of island dwarfism, the rhabdodontid iguanodont Zalmoxes robustus, from the Late Cretaceous of Romania

The little Count Boruwlaski, 1788 (engraving)
XJF872712 The little Count Boruwlaski, 1788 (engraving) by Assen, Anthony van (1767-c.1817) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born in the Polish Russia in November 1739, Married in 1780)

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"Dwarfism: A Journey through History and Diversity" Step into the fascinating world of dwarfism, where individuals defy societal norms and leave a lasting impact on culture. From "The Turkish Tom Thumb" to Mlle Anita, these remarkable figures have captivated audiences with their unique talents and indomitable spirits. In the spotlight, Mlle Anita takes center stage in her theatrical portrait, donning a luxurious velvet gown. Known as Cupid's Smallest Victim, this twenty-five-year-old stands at only twenty-five inches high but possesses an immeasurable talent for captivating hearts. Across borders, Harold Pyott enchants as Tiny Tim - England's beloved midget. With his endearing charm and undeniable presence, he leaves an unforgettable mark on stages across the nation. Traveling further south to Munich, C H Schafers' Midget Circus Troupe showcases the extraordinary talents of its members. These performers break barriers with their awe-inspiring acts that challenge perceptions of what is possible. Delving into history reveals intriguing connections between royalty and dwarfs. Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia finds companionship in Magdalena Ruiz – two souls bound by friendship despite physical differences. In Juan van der Hamen y's portrait from 1626, we witness the beauty that lies within diversity. Love knows no bounds when it comes to height or age; Tom Reynolds proves this alongside his girlfriend Susan Morley outside Leicestershire. Their relationship defies societal expectations and reminds us that true love transcends all boundaries. The legendary General Tom Thumb captures imaginations worldwide alongside Com. Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren in iconic photographs from their time together. These entertainers redefine what it means to be larger than life despite their diminutive stature. Reflecting back in time brings us to Charles Sherwood Stratton's wedding photograph from 1863 – a momentous occasion for him and his wife Lavinia Warren. Their union symbolizes the power of love, proving that happiness knows no height.