Extraordinary exhibition! : Cosmorama Rooms, 209, Regent Street : the greatest lady in the world! A rival to the celebrated Daniel Lambert ... Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage of the extraordinary weight of 31 stone 11lbs, or 445 pounds.

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Extraordinary exhibition! : Cosmorama Rooms, 209, Regent Street : the greatest lady in the world! A rival to the celebrated Daniel Lambert ... Mrs. Elizabeth Armitage of the extraordinary weight of 31 stone 11lbs, or 445 pounds.