Charles S. Stratton as General Tom Thumb, in his character as Napolean : is 12 years old, 25 inches high and weighs 15 pounds.

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<p>Postcard showing an engraving of a young general Tom Thumb on a stage dressed as Napoleon (it says Napolean here). This would have been in 1850 as he is 12 years old. He is surrounded by miniature mirror, chair, settee and table. The card would probably have been sold as a souvenir at places where he was exhibited as part of a freak or variety show.</p>

Charles S. Stratton as General Tom Thumb, in his character as Napolean : is 12 years old, 25 inches high and weighs 15 pounds.

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