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Drasal, Joseph, 1850-

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  • Boxing night and until further notice : special engagement of Herr Joseph Drasal, the Tyrolese Giant, aged 32 years, the tallest man in the world, measuring eight feet four inches also Colonel D. Ulpts, the Tyrolese Midget, aged 22 years, measuring 34 inches high. First appearance in England / South London Palace, London Road, near the Elephant & Castle ... under the sole management of  Mr. H. Ulph, Jun.
  • South London Palace : Boxing night & every evening / Proprietors, E. Poole & H. Ulph, Jun.
  • South London Palace : Boxing night & every evening / Proprietors, E. Poole & H. Ulph, Jun.
  • Special arrangement for Christmas holidays of Herr Joseph Drasal, the German Giant, the tallest man ever exhibited : and Colonel Dietrich Ulpts, the Tyrolese Dwarf, 34 inches high / The Royal (late Weston's), Holborn ; Arliss Andrews, printer, 31 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.

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    • Ephemera
    • Online

    South London Palace : Boxing night & every evening / Proprietors, E. Poole & H. Ulph, Jun.

    | Date: [1886?]
    • Ephemera
    • Online

    Boxing night and until further notice : special engagement of Herr Joseph Drasal, the Tyrolese Giant, aged 32 years, the tallest man in the world, measuring eight feet four inches also Colonel D. Ulpts, the Tyrolese Midget, aged 22 years, measuring 34 inches high. First appearance in England / South London Palace, London Road, near the Elephant & Castle ... under the sole management of Mr. H. Ulph, Jun.

    | Date: [1882]
    • Ephemera
    • Online

    Special arrangement for Christmas holidays of Herr Joseph Drasal, the German Giant, the tallest man ever exhibited : and Colonel Dietrich Ulpts, the Tyrolese Dwarf, 34 inches high / The Royal (late Weston's), Holborn ; Arliss Andrews, printer, 31 Museum Street, Bloomsbury, W.C.

    | Date: [1882?]

Related topics

Giants (Folklore)
Dwarfs (Persons)
Ulpts, Dietrich, Colonel, 1860-1940.

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