ALS, one page, 7.75 x 9.75, December 4, 1855. Handwritten letter from the "American Museum, New York," in full: "Yours of the 1st is rec'd & I hasten to comply with your request." A label affixed to the reverse advertises the Museum's "most unparalleled collection of curiosities in America," as well as its amusing performances. In very good to fine condition, with some light creasing and scattered small stains.
Barnum's American Museum, a cultural landmark in mid-19th century New York City, stood as a testament to the boundless imagination and entrepreneurial spirit of its founder, P. T. Barnum. Opening its doors in 1841, the museum quickly became a sensation, drawing crowds with its eclectic mix of curiosities, oddities, and spectacles. From exotic animals and wax figures to theatrical performances and scientific demonstrations, Barnum curated an immersive experience that catered to the public's fascination with the strange and marvelous. Despite its eventual demise in a tragic fire in 1865, Barnum's American Museum left an enduring mark on American popular culture, shaping the landscape of entertainment and public spectacle for generations to come.
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