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5 days ago · The Enduring Legacy of P.T. Barnum; Conclusion; Early Years of P.T. Barnum. P.T. Barnum, born Phineas Taylor Barnum on July 5, 1810, in Bethel, Connecticut, came from modest beginnings. His family struggled financially, which instilled in him a strong work ethic and a desire for success from a young age.
3 days ago · P. T. Barnum’s American Museum featured an entire gallery of lenses showing painted “cosmorama” scenes of foreign cities. (Barnum posed for stereographic photos, too, perhaps to remember his Yosemite vacation in as vivid detail as possible.) Colonialist exploration made the non-Western world fodder for the stereograph market, too, sending ...
2 days ago · September 26, 2024 7 min read. Sarah Lewis was deep into archival research for her latest book project when she stumbled upon an unusual set of images that made her question everything she thought she understood about race. The photographs, from the late 1800s, showed female performers in a P.T. Barnum sideshow known as the “Circassian ...
2 days ago · Hull later traded his stake in the giant to a syndicate of investors, who refused to sell their gypsum monster to P. T. Barnum, despite the sideshow mogul’s persistent overtures. No matter: Barnum made his own giant out of plaster, claiming that his was the original and Hull’s a fake.
4 days ago · Barnum’s life is a testament to the power of ambition and creativity, making him a fascinating figure in American history. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of P.T. Barnum’s life, his contributions to the circus industry, and the enduring influence of his work.
3 days ago · Vince is described at one point as pro-wrestling’s P.T. Barnum. This is the circus collapsing on the ringmaster. The underlying thesis of this docuseries is, I think, that the outlandish pageantry of wrestling allowed McMahon to masquerade as a character, a fiction, when in reality he was simply allowing his real personality to run rampant under the guise of entertainment.
2 days ago · SAVE THE DATE OCTOBER 22nd “BARNUM’S U-U CIRCUS” DINNER AND SHOW. As P.T. says “ “May every day be a Circus Day!” The following week newsletter sought help to assemble Pledge Drive Barnum invitations and advised that kids can help too. The invitation also noted that this event was also the opening of the new assembly hall.
