Farini’s Earthmen Handbill, 1885

Item — Box: John Barmwell Taylor Box 2

Reference code: 178T1.250

Scope and Contents

Pygmies or Dwarf Races. N’con N’qui, N’fim N’fom, Nzep, N’co, N’icy, and N’arkar at Albert Hall, Battersea. “Exhibiting their beautifully-formed hand and feet, their spiral tufted hair, and their monkey-like language”. Printed by Aubert’s Steam Printing Works, 11 Maiden Lane, Strand.

Dates

Creation: 1885

Creator

Bramwell Taylor, John, c1912 - 2003 (Person)
Battersea Park Amusement Park (1858 - 1972) (Organisation)

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