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. Circa 1865 scarce 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite portrait of Eng Bunker standing with his 15-year-old son Patrick Henry (left), and Chang Bunker with his eight-year-old son Albert (right), signed on the reverse in pencil, “Chang Bunker” and “Eng Bunker.” In fine condition, with some light scuffing and soiling.
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