Scarce early original vintage Carte de Visite (CDV) hand tinted photograph of midget General Charles Decker.

Caption at bottom reads, “GEN. CHAS. DECKER - 23 Years Old - Height 31 Inches - Weight 45 Lbs.”.

He is shown here standing with walking stick in hand, next to a red victorian chair.   He claimed to be the Smallest Man in the World. In addition to being known for his size, Decker was also known for his intelligence and was said to have been a mechanical genius.

When he was 20 years old Decker was engaged with Van Amburg's circus. From that time on his life was passed with traveling shows, and he was successively connected with Forepaugh's, Barnum's, Coup's, Sells Brothers', Hiatt Frost's, Dan Rice's, and John O'Brien's shows. In the winter seasons Decker was engaged by dime museums.

This is a vintage photograph and not a copy or reproduction.

CDV measures 2 1/2 x 4 inches  and is in excellent condition with no bends, tears, or creases and is very sharp and has strong tones with good contrast and clarity.  

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