Anna Haining Bates
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Anna Haining Bates was a Canadian woman notable for her great stature of 7 feet 11 inches. She was one of the tallest women who ever lived. Her parents were of average height and were Scottish immigra
Bates c. 1860-1870
Swan (centre) with her parents, who were both of average height
The marriage of Martin Bates to Anna Swan, 1871
Commodore Nutt
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George Washington Morrison Nutt, better known by his stage name Commodore Nutt, was an American dwarf and an entertainer associated with P. T. Barnum. In 1861, Nutt was touring New England with a circ
Commodore Nutt in his stage costume, c. 1865
Barnum and Nutt, c. 1862
Sheet music cover for "The Commodore Nutt Polka" by Thomas Baker, c. 1862
Publicity material for Nutt, c. 1862