Now exhibiting for a short time, at 122, Fleet Street, City, opposite Punch's office : Just arrived from America the greatest wonder of the world. The great American prize lady, Miss C. Heenan ... heaviest female living, weighing 40 stone ...

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Now exhibiting for a short time, at 122, Fleet Street, City, opposite Punch's office : Just arrived from America the greatest wonder of the world. The great American prize lady, Miss C. Heenan ... heaviest female living, weighing 40 stone ...