World-famous conjoined twins (1811–1874) born in Siam (now Thailand) from which the phrase 'Siamese twins' is derived. They were discovered by a Scottish merchant and exhibited around the world as a curiosity and made their way to the United States, where they were occasionally promoted by P. T. Barnum but found him stingy. The inseparable brothers eventually left show business and bought a plantation together in North Carolina and joined in matrimonial union with the Yates sisters. Uncommon 2.25 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Chang and Eng Bunker side-by-side, signed in the lower border in pencil by Eng for both, “Eng & Chang.” Published by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. In fine condition, with light foxing and soiling to the mount. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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