World-famous conjoined twins (1811-1874) born in Siam (now Thailand) from which the phrase 'Siamese twins' is derived. They toured the world in various curiosity shows and were occasionally promoted by P. T. Barnum. Uncommon 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Chang and Eng Bunker side-by-side, signed in the lower border in pencil, "Eng" and "& Chang." Published by the London Stereoscopic & Photographic Company. In fine condition, with scattered light foxing, and faint silvering to the darker areas of the image.
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