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Framed Print of Paul Herold and Zip the Pinhead
Undated photograph of Paul Herold with Zip the Pinhead. Paul Herold (September 27, 1874 - August, 1939) was born in Germany and claimed that he had a constant growth until the age of 21. He began travelling and exhibiting all over Europe. He married in 1911 to a Viennese singer, who was of normal height. He travelled to the USA in 1921 and worked in circuses, carnivals, freak shows. He died at the old Showman's League Hospital in Chicago in 1939 at the age of 64. Though billed as a giant there is no record of his height. Zip the Pinhead, William Henry Johnson (1842 - April 9, 1926) was an African-American freak show performer. His unusual appearance caused many to believe that he was a pinhead, or microcephalic. When he was signed by Barnum a furry suit was made to fit him, his hair was shaped to a tiny point, and he was given the name, Zip the Pinhead, the "What-Is-It?" It has been argued that he may not have been a true microcephalic. According to his sister, Zip's last words were "Well, we fooled em for a long time, didn't we?" It is estimated that during his 67 years in show business, Zip entertained more than 100 million people. His funeral was attended by the greatest side show acts of the days. © New York Public Library / Science Source
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Media ID 47329153
20th Abnormal Abnormalities Abnormality Acromegaly Bailey Barnum Congenital Dean Entertainer Europe Gene Genes Genetic Genetics German Germany Giant Gigantism Henry Johnson Microcephaly Paul Performer Short Sideshow Twentieth William
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 13.4cm x 24.4cm (5.3" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31cm x 36cm (12.2" x 14.2")
