The Westwood family, from Foxton, New Zealand.

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<p>Postcard showing the 9 members of the Westwood family but, most prominently, Wilfrid (age 11, 20st. 6lbs.) and Ruby (age 13, 17 st. 4 lbs.).This postcard would probably have been sold as a souvenir at places where they were exhibited as part of a freak or variety show.</p>

The Westwood family, from Foxton, New Zealand.

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