Wild Men of Borneo Midget Brothers Photo
This auction is for a vintage cabinet photo of Waino & Plutano, the Wild Men of Borneo. Waino & Plutano started working for P.T. Barnum in 1880 and became one of the world's most famous freak show attractions. They could perform feats of great strength, such as lifting weights and wrestling. In this picture they appear to be approx. 60-70 years of age. The gentleman in the center is their guardian Hannaford Warner.
The photograph is stamped on the back by the popular photographer Chas. Eisenmann, 229 Bowery, New York. Circa late 1800's.
Info: Waino and Plutano were actually Hiram and Barney Davis, two dwarf brothers from Connecticut. They were 40 inches tall and weighed about 45 each. Hiram died in 1905 and Barney died in 1912. They are buried in Mount Vernon, Ohio.
Condition: There is wear on corners and edges, some light soiling and writing on the back. See photos for detail.
Shipping will be $5.00. I do combine shipping, if you win other auctions ending at the same day. All items are carefully packaged before shipping.
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In accordance with E-Bay's new payment policy, I can accept PayPal only. Payment must be received within 3 days of end of auction. Shipping will be $5.00. I do combine shipping, if you win other auctions ending at the same day.