Phineas Taylor Barnum, American showman, 1810-1891

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Vintage engraving of Phineas Taylor Barnum (July 5, 1810 – April 7, 1891) American showman. He was an American businessman, scam artist and entertainer and promoter of celebrated hoaxes He founded the circus that became the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus. Barnum was also an author, publisher, philanthropist, and for some time a politician. Source of image is a 1915 edition encyclopedia.

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Size: 2404px × 2250px
Photo credit: © Time Trip / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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