Early Obesity in 1806....
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September 22, 1806
NEW-YORK EVENING POST, Sept. 22, 1806.
* Early 19th century obesity
* 700 pound man - freak show like exibit
Page 3 has a report about a 700 lb. man on exhibit in London. Says he ...measures three yards 4 inches...round the waist....eats little, drinks nothing but water, enjoys perfect health...and appears in good spirits.... Other news of the day includes: "Foot Race" "Patent Cannon" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. First leaf has a piece missing in the upper right corner causing unrelated loss.
* Early 19th century obesity
* 700 pound man - freak show like exibit
Page 3 has a report about a 700 lb. man on exhibit in London. Says he ...measures three yards 4 inches...round the waist....eats little, drinks nothing but water, enjoys perfect health...and appears in good spirits.... Other news of the day includes: "Foot Race" "Patent Cannon" and more. Several interesting advertisements as well. First leaf has a piece missing in the upper right corner causing unrelated loss.
Category: Pre-Civil War
