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Ruby Westwood Age 13 years., weight 17st. 3lb, Born at Foxton, New Zealand, riding a large three wheeled bicycle

Miss Rosie (weight 36 stone) holding a bouquet of flowers

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Poster advertising the tallest man in the world

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Miss Rosie (weight 36 stone) holding a bouquet of flowers

Colour poster advertising an appearance at a freakshow ...

Poster: The hirsute Kostroma people...

Ruby Westwood Age 13 years., weight 17st. 3lb, Born at Foxton, New Zealand, riding a large three wheeled bicycle

Poster advertising the tallest man in the world