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THE CHINESE GIANT, CHANG, WITH HIS WIFE AND ATTENDANT DWARF, 1865. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
The Chinese Giant, Chang, with his wife and attendant dwarf, 1865. Engraving from a photograph by the London Stereoscopic Company, of '...a young gentleman named Chang-Woo-Gow, nineteen years of age...lately arrived in London for the purpose of displaying his wonderful stature to us little people, at the Egyptian Hall. He is accompanied by his wife, whose name, King-Foo, signifies "The Fair Lily," and who looks like any other Chinese lady, having the small, compressed feet which belong to her sex and social rank in that country. A dwarf, called Chung, who stands but 3 ft. high...attends the giant, and enhances the exhibition of his size by contrast...The height of Chang is 7 ft. 8 in...He has a good slim shape, and a mild, agreeable face, with the prominent cheek bones and narrow, oblique eyelids of the Mongol race. He wears a brocaded robe of white silk, with a massive string of beads round his neck, a fan in his hand, a cap on his head, and thick white sandals under his feet. He seems to be an intelligent person...and his autobiography, sold at the Egyptian Hall, expresses a vein of cheerful moral sentiment which does equal credit to the head and heart of its author. He is said to be an affectionate husband, and he is kind to little Chung'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. The Chinese Giant, Chang, with his wife and attendant dwarf, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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PAIR OF DONKEYS IN HARNESS EXHIBITED BY MISS BURDETT COUTTS...AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON, 1865. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Pair of donkeys in harness exhibited by Miss Burdett Coutts at the Mule and Donkey Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. '..."blue-ribbon winners" and 500-guinea hunters have departed, and mules and "mokes" (as the costermongers term their donkeys), with all their strange attendant sprites, have been in full possession...the most remarkable saddle and chariot races have been held in the ring, the riders or drivers being dressed in calico jockey attire. No whips were allowed, and two officers from the Society for the Suppression of Cruelty to Animals were present to support Mr. Douglas, and to impound all whips and spurs. There was very little need for them, as most of the donkeys were in beautiful condition, and stepped out wonderfully to the well-known rattle of the rein and shake of the feet. Miss Burdett's donkey pair, Polly and Tommy - a five and six year old - took a prize. They were driven round the ring in a small four-wheeler, and made a very pretty turnout with their neat harness and blue-and-black rosettes. One of them was, we believe, purchased at this exhibition last year. The munificent patron of the show was received very cordially by the crowd'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. Pair of donkeys in harness exhibited by Miss Burdett Coutts...Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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PRIZE HORSES AT THE HORSE SHOW IN THE AGRICULTURAL HALL, ISLINGTON, 1865. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Prize horses at the Horse Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. 'We give (Nos. 1 and 2) the portraits of Quicksilver and Young Norfolk Phenomenon, the first and third prize roadsters...No 3, Lady Florence, was allowed to be the belle of the horse part of the show...Robin, the cob (No. 4), is from that lucky Cumberland stable of Mr. Percy, which seems to carry everything before it all over England...Mr. Houck's pair of grey Turkish Arabs quite bore the stamp of their nationality in their dish faces, large eyes, and peculiarly arched crests. They were fifteen hands high, and imported from Russia...Mr. Aysford's match ponies, No. 6, took the second prize in their class, and were duns with white manes; and the judges made no mistake when they selected the dark chestnut Billy, a very good one (No. 7), to head the class of ponies under twelve hands. The victory of Polly (No. 10), was much enhanced by the fact that she was placed before Mr. Harvey Farquhar's Minnie Warren, one of the handsomest and best stepping ponies in Rotten-row...Prince of Wales (No. 8), not one of those monsters we see at Howden and elsewhere, but with quality for ever, and at present not more than fifteen three. Brown Stout (No. 9), came with a Pytchley character'. From "Illustrated London News", 1865. Prize horses at the Horse Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1865. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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PRIZE PIGEONS AT THE SHOW OF THE PHILO-PERISTERON SOCIETY, RECENTLY HELD IN FREEMASONS' HALL, 1864. CREATOR: UNKNOWN.
Prize pigeons at the show of the Philo-Peristeron Society, recently held in Freemasons' Hall, 1864. 'Pouters were exhibited by Mr. William Smith, of Halifax, several of which were remarkably good birds, but did not show themselves to advantage, owing, most likely, to the weariness of the birds from their long journey. The several pens of carriers, containing ten and twelve in each, pen, were the property of Messrs. Hayne, Carrel, Everett, Date, Square, and Chalker, and were wonderfully fine birds, some of them as near perfection as can be expected. The dragon pen contained, among others, the three Birmingham prize pens, a pair of Mr. Jones Percival receiving universal praise. The exhibitors of jacobins were Messrs. Harrison Weir, Wicking, and Esquilant. Mr. Harrison Weir, who is the president of the society, had the post of honour for his beautiful and attractive pen of white fantails...Mr. Wicking had also a fine pen of fantails, one of blue Brunswicks, one of magpies, one of swallows, and one of other varieties. The almond and short-faced tumblers were good, and were chiefly the properties of those excellent fanciers, Messrs. Lucy and Esquilant; there were also some well-bred baldheads and beards belonging to the latter gentleman'. From "Illustrated London News", 1864. Prize pigeons at the show of the Philo-Peristeron Society, recently held in Freemasons' Hall, 1864. Creator: Unknown. (KEYSTONE/HERITAGE IMAGES/THE PRINT COLLECTOR)
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