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| EXCERPT: It is generally admitted, we believe, that these little people have as good a right to marry as the larger folks -- as to the policy of such a match it is too late to offer advice. Suffice it to say that, though they are unquestionably the smallest married pair of human beings on earth, they have created an immense sensation in bringing themselves together.... |
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| TITLE: |
The Great Lilliputian Wedding |
| CREATOR: |
n/a |
| DATE: |
February 21, 1863 |
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Article |
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Magazine |
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| PUBLICATION: |
Scientific American |
| SOURCE: |
Available at selected libraries |
| LOCATION: |
New Series, vol.8, no.8, p.115 |
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| KEYWORDS: |
Bridgeport, Ceremonies, Charles Stratton (Tom Thumb), Commodore Nutt, Connecticut, Economics, Entertainment, Lavinia Warren, Marriage, Minnie Warren, New York, New York City, Phineas T. Barnum, Physical Disability, Popular Culture, Sexuality, Short Stature, Theater |
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