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WOW 1880s Cabinet Card "YORKSHIRE GIANT" Henry Cooper & Wife-P T BARNUM Circus For Sale

WOW 1880s Cabinet Card "YORKSHIRE GIANT" Henry Cooper & Wife-P T BARNUM Circus
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WOW 1880s Cabinet Card "YORKSHIRE GIANT" Henry Cooper & Wife-P T BARNUM Circus:
$395.00

Baker Art Gallery Columbus Ohio is who took the photo. Assume to be a promotional photo for Barnum & BaileyANTIQUE 1880s CABINET CARD PORTRAIT OF "THE YORKSHIRE GIANT" HENRY COOPER & WIFE BY BAKER ART GALLERYAn exceptional, highly sought-after piece of late 19th-century sideshow and circus history!This original cabinet card features a striking portrait of the legendary giant, **Henry Alexander "Harry" Cooper** (1853–1899), alongside his wife, Minnie.Known globally as **"The Yorkshire Giant,"** the English-born Cooper stood a staggering 8 feet, 2 inches tall and weighed over 400 pounds. 17 inch feet and 13 inch hands. His immense scale caught the attention of **P.T. Barnum**, who brought him to the United States to tour as a headline attraction billed as the "Tallest Man in the World."
  • He married Minnie A Patterson in 1884
Photographic Details & Attributes:* **The Image:** A wonderful, crisp composition highlighting Cooper's massive physical proportions. Notice the incredible scale of his hands resting on his knees and how his tall frame completely dominates the chair. The Studio:** The front features the elegant, embossed imprint of the famous **Baker Art Gallery, Columbus, O.**—a premier 19th-century studio renowned for photographing prominent traveling performers, dignitaries, and celebrities.* **Period Identification:** The reverse side of the card features a clear, authentic period pencil inscription reading: *"Henry Cooper & wife"*.###Condition Report:* **Front:** Excellent vintage condition with great contrast, rich tones, and strong detail. Minimal edge wear to the mount consistent with age. * **Reverse:** Clean, light toning, with the historic pencil identification perfectly legible at the top.