Midgets Collection

The Marriage of General Mite and Millie Edwards, Mancheste
Engraving showing a series of scenes from the marriage of General Mite, real name Francis Joseph Flynn, and Miss Millie Edwards held at St. James Hall, Manchester, 1884

C H Schafers Midget Circus Troupe - Munich
circa 1910s

Mlle. Anita, the Doll Lady, and her brother
Mlle. Anita, measuring about twenty-six inches in height, and known as The Doll Lady or the Living Doll, pictured with her ordinary-sized brother, Herr Ignatz Zachowly during a visit to England

Studio portrait of married midget couple, early 1900s

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

Midget (colour litho)
5198407 Midget (colour litho) by Garnier, Jules Arsene (1847-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Midget. Illustration for Les Jeux Du Cirque et La Vie Foraine by Hugues Le Roux (Plon)

The Rossow midgets at the London Hippodrome
The Rossow midgets, brothers Frank and Charlie, performing at the London Hippodrome. The highlight of their act was a boxing match. Date: 1902

Charles Sherwood Stratton, pseudonym: General Tom Thumb (1838-83
AQS336846 Charles Sherwood Stratton, pseudonym: General Tom Thumb (1838-83) and Mercy Lavinia Warren Bump (1841-1919), his wife, known as Mrs Tom Thumb, performers and dwarves; photo by A Bogardus

Advertisement for Giants and Midgets (engraving)
614340 Advertisement for Giants and Midgets (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Giants and Midgets, by Mr Francis M Uffner)

The midgets in Piccadilly (engraving)
614336 The midgets in Piccadilly (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The midgets in Piccadilly, London)

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)

The English Tom Thumb (engraving)
1101633 The English Tom Thumb (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The English Tom Thumb)

Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf (engraving)
5997845 Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf (engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: Born a Genius, and, Born a Dwarf)

The Highland Dwarfs (engraving)
1101920 The Highland Dwarfs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Highland Dwarfs)

Gulliver in Brobdingnag
LLM458553 Gulliver in Brobdingnag by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver in Brobdingnag)

Gulliver in Brobdingnag
LLM458556 Gulliver in Brobdingnag by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulliver in Brobdingnag. Illustration for Gullivers Adventures in Brobdingnag (Nelson, c 1880)

Preliminaries of Peace, or John Bull and his Little Friends Marching to Paris
NCO190142 Preliminaries of Peace, or John Bull and his Little Friends Marching to Paris, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by Gillray

The "Midgets"in Piccadilly (engraving)
1616276 The " Midgets" in Piccadilly (engraving) by Morehen, Horace (b.c.1841); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " Midgets" in Piccadilly)

Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho)
1629443 Performances at the London Hippodrome (litho) by Amato, G.S. (fl.1897-1914) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Performances at the London Hippodrome)

Group of midgets (b / w photo)
1092394 Group of midgets (b/w photo) by German Photographer (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of midgets. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Circus performers. December 1948 O16106-001

Circus performers. December 1948 O16106

Troupe of Royal Midgets, including Madam Tom Thumb. Date: circa 1900s

General Tom Thumb, Lucia Zarate, General Mite and Frank Uf
Engraving showing General Tom Thumb, real name Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), Lucia Zarate (1864-1890), General Mite, real name Francis Joseph Flynn (b.1864), and Frank Uffner

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

Entertainment of two boxing Boys - Ezbekieh Gardens, Cairo
Entertainment of two boxing Boys (Owen and Dade) at the Ezbekieh (Esbekieh, Ezbekiya, Azbakeya or Azbakia) Gardens, Cairo, Egypt. The MC is Sergeant Chase and the photographer was K. Bolam

Rossows Midgets
ROSSOWs MIDGETS Franz and Carl, two Viennese brothers, with Hermann Rossow their impresario; their brothers and sisters are of normal size

General Mite & Millie
German midgets " General Mite" and " Miss Millie" on display in London in 1882 Date: 1882

International Exhibition, Paris, 1937 -- Kingdom of Liliput, Town Hall, with the Mayor and two Gendarmes. Date: 1937

Sunshine Bakers exhibit at Loose Wiles Biscuit Co exhibit at the New York Worlds Fair - " the cutest little midgets you ever saw and they put on a grand show" ! Date: 1939

Gargantua at his Little Supper, c. 1800 (coloured engraving)
XIR216687 Gargantua at his Little Supper, c.1800 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Tall And Short Of It
United States: c. 1938. Robert Wadlow, the worlds tallest man, share sweeping duties with two members of the Doll family while on tour with the Ringling Brothers/Barnum & Bailey Circus

Royal Lilliputians the big comedy boom : a comedy company of giants and midgets. Date c1900

Royal Lilliputians, the sensation of the year giants, midgets, and dwarfs in a spectacular comedy. Date c1900

Royal Lilliputians a gigantic organization of lilliputians, dwarfs, midgets, and giants. Date c1900

Rossow Midgets, Star Speciality Co. Date c1897

Dwarfism, 19th century
Dwarfism, 19th-century artwork. Burmese dwarfs Smaun (left) and Fatma (right) standing next to a champagne bottle. These two dwarfs, brother (Smaun) and sister (Fatma), had the surname Sing Hpoo

Tiny Town cabby and passenger at Victoria Station
A Tiny Town cabby and his passenger at Victoria Station, at the time of a Tiny Town exhibition at Olympia, West London

Tiny Town carpenters constructing a shop
A group of Tiny Town carpenters constructing a shop, part of a Tiny Town exhibition at Olympia, West London

Fred Ropers Midgets
FRED ROPERs WONDERFUL MIDGETS The wedding of the Painted Doll ballet

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"The Extraordinary Lives of Midgets: A Glimpse into the Fascinating World of the Early 1900s" Step right up and witness the enchanting tale of love and resilience in "The Marriage of General Mite and Millie Edwards, Manchester. " This studio portrait captures the undeniable bond between a married midget couple, showcasing their unwavering affection for one another. Intriguingly, this was not an isolated case. Another captivating studio portrait from the early 1900s reveals yet another married midget couple, reminding us that true love knows no bounds or stature. Meet Mlle. Anita, known as "the Doll Lady, " who captivated audiences with her charm alongside her brother. Their performances were nothing short of magical, leaving spectators in awe at their extraordinary talents. But it wasn't just individual acts that mesmerized crowds; entire troupes like C H Schafers' Midget Circus Troupe from Munich brought joy to countless hearts. These talented performers defied expectations and showcased their skills with grace and poise. Among these remarkable groups were the Royal Midgets, including none other than Madam Tom Thumb herself. With elegance and charisma, they proved that greatness comes in all sizes. Speaking of Tom Thumb's legacy, let's not forget about Gen. Tom Thumb himself. Alongside Com. Nutt and Miss Minnie Warren, this trio embarked on unforgettable adventures that captured imaginations worldwide. Immerse yourself in vibrant colors with a lithograph depicting a lively midget scene - a testament to how these individuals added vibrancy to every corner they touched. Traveling across continents brings us to London's Hippodrome where The Rossow midgets took center stage. Their performances left audiences spellbound as they showcased their unique talents under dazzling lights. One cannot discuss midget history without mentioning Charles Sherwood Stratton - better known as General Tom Thumb.