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	General Tom Thumb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838 – July 15, 1883), a little person who achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum.
		On January 10, 1883, General Tom Thumb was staying at the Newhall House in Milwaukee when a fire began on the first floor.
		P.T. Barnum purchased a life-sized statue of Tom Thumb and placed it as a grave stone at Mountain Grove Cemetery, Bridgeport.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/General_Tom_Thumb (618 words)

	Susan Bauer's The History of Tom Thumb Essay
		In Tom Thumb, the diminutive man is an unlikely hero as the conqueror of giants, a favorite in Arthur's court, and the object of women's desire.
		In the original version, Tom Thumb returns home the conquering hero and is promised the hand of the Princess Huncamunca, unleashing a chain of events because Arthur's queen, Dollalolla, is in love with Tom, and Lord Grizzle, a courtier, is in love with Huncamunca.
		Tom never travels beyond the cow's mouth, nor is he unceremoniously deposited at the other end, as in earlier adult-oriented versions such as in the 1630 chapbook.
	www.lib.rochester.edu /camelot/TTEssay.htm (2605 words)

	Tom Thumb - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Tom Thumb is the name of a traditional hero in English folklore who was no bigger than his father's thumb.
		Tom Thumb was a name of one of the first trains too.
		Also, Tom Thumb was the name of a young elephant which "Jumbo", the elephant, tried to save, giving his life.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tom_Thumb (218 words)

	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Tom Thumb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), a dwarf who achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum.
		Tom Thumb, the name of a very diminutive little man in the court of king Arthur, killed by the poisonous breath of a spider in the reign of king Thunstone, the successor of Arthur.
		Tom Thumb, a burlesque opera, altered by Kane O’Hara (author of Midas), in 1778, from a dramatic piece by Fielding the novelist (1730).
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Tom-Thumb (396 words)

	Tom Thumb - HighBeam Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Bridgeport, Conn. His career as General Tom Thumb began in 1842, when the showman P. Barnum gave him the title and arranged with the child's parents for his exhibition as a midget.
		Thumb and his wife continued to entertain audiences in the United States and abroad until their retirement in 1882.
		Randall's leaves its thumbprint; the first Tom Thumb store to open since Cullum was acquired bears the Houston parent's fresh foods stamp.
	www.encyclopedia.com /doc/1E1-tomthumb.html (353 words)

	HistoryLink Essay:Midget Mrs. Tom Thumb arrives in Seattle for four performances on June 23 and 24, 1892.
		Tom Thumb (Lavinia Warren, 1841-1918) and her “celebrated troupe of dwarfs” are in Seattle for four performances.
		Thumb was hired by P. Barnum to perform in New York City at his American Museum, a museum that exhibited a collection of curiosities.
		Tom Thumb’s “dresses are rich and beautiful and the number of diamond ornaments that weigh her down would arouse the envy of a pawnbroker’s wife.
	www.historylink.org /essays/printer_friendly/index.cfm?file_id=902 (358 words)

	Prodigies by James G. Mundie - General Tom Thumb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		To say that Tom Thumb was a smash hit hardly describes the phenomenon he was to become.
		Thumb soon embarked on an American tour, and in 1844 headed for Europe where he was commanded to appear before Queen Victoria.
		Tom Thumb was taken when the pair was in their early forties.
	www.missioncreep.com /mundie/gallery/little/little1.htm (1170 words)

	Tom Thumb
		General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883), a dwarf who achieved great game under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum.
		Tom Thumb was the name of the first American-built steam locomotive used on a common-carrier railroad.
		Cooper held a race between Tom Thumb and a horse along Baltimore and Ohio tracks near Baltimore.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ch/Charles_Stratton.html (201 words)

	Tom Thumb : Steven Bolin's Vintage Sideshow Photographs :
		Tom Thumb was born Charles S. Stratton in 1838.
		Tom Thumb was on of Barnum's most successful sideshow performers and traveled all over the United States and Europe, meeting many heads of state, including: Abraham Lincoln, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.
		Tom Thumb, they were unable to have children.
	www.stevenbolin.com /freaks/tomthumb.html (182 words)

	Stratton, 'General Tom Thumb' - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Stratton, 'General Tom Thumb' (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Stratton was only 64 cm/25 in tall when first found by Barnum, and was exhibited in Europe in 1844 at the age of six years.
		It was Barnum who gave him the circus name of ‘General Tom Thumb’.
		This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
	encyclopedia.farlex.com /Stratton%2c+'General+Tom+Thumb' (205 words)

	Chapter Thumb <i>to</i> Tibbs of T by Brewer's Readers Handbook
		Thumb (Tom), a dwarf no bigger than a man’s thumb.
		He crept up the sleeve of a giant, and so tickled him that he shook his sleeve, and Tom, falling into the sea, was swallowed by a fish.
		Thumb (General Tom), a dwarf exhibited in London in 1846.
	www.bibliomania.com /2/3/174/1130/15040/1.html (545 words)

	DHM: Library - Sketch Of The Life, Personal Appearance, Character And Manners Of Charles S. Stratton, The Man In ...
		GENERAL TOM THUMB, As he is best known, but whose real name is CHARLES S. STRATTON, was born in the town of Bridgeport, Connecticut, U. A., on the 4th day of January, 1838.
		General Thumb looked the respectable gentleman in miniature, a full dress suit of the finest broad cloth, vest of white corded silk, with blue silk under vest, white gloves and shining boots.
		The expectation of the arrival of General Tom Thumb and his bride, created a maximum of excitement in the extended vicinity of every spot where it was hoped he would set foot.
	www.disabilitymuseum.org /lib/docs/693.htm?page=print (8330 words)

	The P.T. Barnum of the Barnum and Bailey Circus - Tom Thumb in London
		Murray, by Her Majesty's command, to suffer the General to appear before her, as he would appear anywhere else, without any training in the use of the titles of royalty, as the Queen desired to see him act naturally and without restraint.
		The General familiarly informed the Queen that her picture gallery was "first-rate," and told her he should like to see the Prince of Wales.
		General Tom Thumb had visited the King of Saxony and also Ibrahim Pacha, who was then in London.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/barnum/chap11.htm (2696 words)

	Short Persons Support: Who's Who of Short People : Biography : General Tom Thumb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		Originally Charles Sherwood Stratton, Tom Thumb was born in Bridgeport, Connecticut to Sherwood Edward Stratton, a carpenter, and his wife, Cynthia.
		Tom Thumb and Mercy Lavinia Bump were married on February 10, 1863, in New York City's Grace Episcopal Church.
		Tom Thumb died of a stroke on July 15, 1883.
	www.shortsupport.org /cgi/whowho_bio.cgi?seq=1&orderby=height&direction=ASC (184 words)

	Tom Thumb — Infoplease.com
		The Brothers Grimm: Tom Thumb - A poor woodman sat in his cottage one night, smoking his pipe by the fireside, while his wife sat by his side spinning.
		Randall's leaves its thumbprint; the first Tom Thumb store to open since Cullum was acquired bears the Houston parent's fresh foods......
		Tom Thumb touts fragrance, cosmetics areas for holiday.
	www.infoplease.com /ce6/people/A0849014.html (356 words)

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		Tom Thumb In 1863, America was embroiled in the bloody Civil War.
		“Tom Thumb” was borrowed from the legendary dwarf knight in King Arthur’s court.
		Photographs of the child taken with the parents at the Brady studio were captioned “Tom Thumb, Wife and Child.” Lavinia and Tom appeared with “their” daughter on exhibit.
	www.disabilitystudiesforteachers.org /files/LOVE_INMINIATURE.doc (1524 words)

	Fairy Weddings
		The famed promoter met Stratton in 1842, when he was but a boy, 16 pounds, 25" in height, gave him the name General Tom Thumb, exaggerated his age a bit, put him on display as the world's smallest man at his American Museum in New York City, and together they made a small fortune.
		A part of an audience with the General seems to have been the sharing of a token of affection; it was estimated that prior to his marriage, the General bestowed three million kisses upon his female admirers.
		Thumb guaranteed three costume changes per performance -- and that their splendid jewels would be on exhibition at each levee.
	home.earthlink.net /~ggghostie/tomthumb.html (1802 words)

	The Tom Thumb Archive
		Under the guidance of Barnum, Tom Thumb performed at the American Museum and toured the world as one of the best-known midgets, until his death in 1883 at the age of 46.
		This illustration is one of several from a pamphlet on the life and marriage of Charles Stratton, known as General Tom Thumb.
		Tom Thumb’s Residence, Sketch of the Life of General Tom Thumb.
	chnm.gmu.edu /lostmuseum/searchlm.php?function=find&exhibit=thumb&browse=thumb (813 words)

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		Charles Sherwood Stratton (Tom Thumb) was born Jan. 4, 1838, in Bridgeport, Conn., to Sherwood Edward Stratton, a carpenter, and his wife, Cynthia.
		Tom Thumb and Lavinia Warren were married Feb. 10, 1863, in New York City's Grace Episcopal Church.
		Tom Thumb was the most celebrated showman of the times, and in turn Barnum became Bridgeport's greatest public relations man.
	www.fortunecity.com /campus/bradley/1065/thumb.htm (254 words)

	Who was General Tom Thumb? in The AnswerBank: Society & Culture: People & Places (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		At the age of 10, Tom Thumb had already been the guest of President Polk, Queen Victoria, Isabella of Spain, and King Louis Philippe of France.
		Barnum left a notice at the hall where they were appearing: 'Closed this evening, General Tom Thumb being at Buckingham Palace by command of Her Majesty.' Tom was an immediate success.
		Tom then told the Queen that her picture gallery was 'first-rate', and followed with a number of songs, dances and imitations.
	www.theanswerbank.co.uk /Article2909.html (566 words)

	Jack and Beverly's Photographs of Tom Thumb and his Circle
		Tom appeared in England several times and had a number of visits with Queen Victoria who was enchanted by the little man.
		On the left in each picture is the best man, George Washington Morrison Nutt, known as Commodore Nutt; Tom Thumb; Lavinia, and Minnie Bump AKA Minnie Warren, her younger sister and bride's maid.
		Two years after the death of Tom Thumb in 1883 Lavinia married a younger man. She is seen below with her Italian husband, Count Primo Magri and his brother, Baron Giuseppe Magri.
	brightbytes.com /collection/tomthumb.html (1027 words)

	The "Littlest Beauty"
		The wedding of Lavinia Warren and "General Tom Thumb" (Charles Stratton) was one of the notable events of 1863.
		P. 67: When paragraphs appeared in the newspapers stating that a wonderful little lady was holding court at the St. Nicholas Hotel, and that she was all that the most fastidious fancy could desire in a small woman, the thoughts of the sagacious instantly turned to [P.T. Barnum's] the American Museum.
		This tradecard shows "Gen'l" Tom Thumb and "his Charming Wife" appearing before the "Crowned Heads of Europe." You can read about the card and about the careers of Lavinia and Charles Stratton here.
	www.assumption.edu /whw/IconsFemale/LittlestBeauty.html (535 words)

	Mathew Brady Photographs - George Washington Morrison Nutt, Charles Sherwood Stratton, Lavinia Warren Stratton, Minnie ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		One of the most curious aspects of American cultural life during the Civil War era was the phenomenal popularity of a quartet of diminuitive performers—Charles Sherwood Stratton ("General Tom Thumb"), George Washington Morrison ("Commodore") Nutt, Lavinia Warren, and Minnie Warren—all in the employ of that "Prince of Humbugs," P. Barnum.
		The most celebrated member of the foursome was "General Tom Thumb" who, at the time of his debut at Barnum's American Museum in 1842, stood just 25 inches tall and weighed but 16 pounds.
		When romance blossomed between "Tom Thumb" and Lavinia and the couple announced their plans to wed, Barnum capitalized on the engagement, reaping as much as $3,000 per day in admission fees from those who mobbed his museum to see the famous pair.
	www.civilwar.si.edu /brady_fairywedding.html (291 words)

	The Exhibitions
		Barnum began exhibiting General Tom Thumb, aka Charles Stratton, when the boy was only five years old and under two feet tall.
		Barnum advertised the "General" as being eleven years old for fear that the public would not find a diminutive five year old particularly scintillating.
		Tom Thumb married Lavinia Warren, also a midget, in 1863.
	xroads.virginia.edu /~MA02/freed/Barnum/exhibitions.html (542 words)

	General Tom Thumb (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
		The Panda's Thumb is the virtual pub of the University of Ediacara.
		The patrons gather to discuss evolutionary theory, critique the claims of the antievolution movement, defend the integrity of both science and science education, and share good conversation.
		When the General originally wrote about The Passion of the Christ, I made it clear I would invite an alternative opinion from a person of faith, and so I did.
	www.serebella.com /encyclopedia/article-General_Tom_Thumb.html (460 words)

	Derby History Quiz - Tom Thumb
		Tom Thumb had actually come to Derby before his marriage to Lavinia as this November 16, 1848 article from The Derby Journal shows.
		As you can see, Tom Thumb was only 16 years old and 28 inches tall at the time.
		The General's fame is so well known that it would be superfluous in us to attempt to give it farther publicity.
	electronicvalley.org /Derby/QUIZ/Pages/tomthumb.htm (363 words)

	General Tom Thumb
		General Tom Thumb was the stage name of Charles Sherwood Stratton (January 4, 1838–July 15, 1883), a little person who achieved great fame under circus pioneer P.T. Barnum.
		Tom is a airbrush, and watercolor artist based in Colorado.
		Tom is available for commissioned work for murals, airbrushing, pastel, pen and ink and cartooning.
	www.omniknow.com /common/wiki.php?in=en&term=General_Tom_Thumb (1702 words)

	Rule of Thumb
		Thumb!' JD declared, kneeling down as well and taking hold of his hand and shaking it carefully.
		Now that Tom was closer, JD could see that the little person was a grown man, older than either of them.
		Tom continued to laugh and posed uproariously in his dress, making the followers laugh and stumble until the train picked up enough speed to leave them far behind.
	www.nottasha.com /thumb.htm (2656 words)

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