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Photographic Print : American Fat Man - Barney Worth - Freakshow Performer
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American Fat Man - Barney Worth - Freakshow Performer
American Fat Man - Barney Worth - Remarkable socks and slightly distressingly-short shorts. Titania and Barney Worth were billed as The Worlds Fattest Couple when going on show at various Freakshows Date: circa 1920s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Barney Bizarre Fatty Freak Huge Massive Obese Obesity Overweight Remarkable Shorts Size Socks Stange Thighs Unusual Weight Weird Wide Worth Short
12"x8" Photo Print
Experience the intrigue and wonder of the past with our exclusive Media Storehouse photographic print featuring "American Fat Man - Barney Worth - Freakshow Performer." This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases Barney Worth, a renowned performer in the world of freak shows. Dressed in remarkable socks and slightly distressingly-short shorts, Worth and his companion Titania were billed as "The World's Fattest Couple." Add this unique print to your collection and bring the fascinating history of sideshows into your home or office. Each print is delivered in high-quality, ready-to-frame condition. Order now and transport yourself back in time with this intriguing piece of history.
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Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this photograph, Barney Worth, an American obese man, proudly showcases his remarkable size and unique sense of style for the audience at a 1920s freakshow. Dressed in slightly distressing-short shorts and oversized socks that accentuate his massive thighs, Barney's size defies belief. He stands next to his wife, Titania, who was also billed as "The World's Fattest Couple," making this an extraordinary display of human size and proportion. Barney's obesity was not a hidden or shameful aspect of his life; instead, he embraced it and turned it into a spectacle, becoming a well-known performer in the freakshow circuit. His size was a source of fascination and wonder, drawing crowds of people who were both intrigued and repulsed by the sight of such an extraordinary human being. Despite the stigma and judgment that often accompanied obesity in the 1920s, Barney wore his size with pride and flair. His socks and shorts, while perhaps unusual by today's standards, were a testament to his individuality and his willingness to challenge societal norms. This photograph captures a moment in time when Barney Worth, the American Fat Man, was a symbol of the strange and bizarre, a reminder of a time when the human body in all its forms was a source of fascination and intrigue. The 1920s were a decade of change and experimentation, and Barney Worth was a part of that cultural shift, using his size and unique appearance to entertain and captivate audiences. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the unusual and the extraordinary were celebrated and showcased for all to see.
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