Charles Sherwood Stratton (New Jork January 4, 1838 - Bridgeport July 15, 1883) known as Tom Pouce is the most famous dwarf in Europe. His path began when he was only four years old in Barnum Circus where he learned to sing, dance and perform on stage, he became an international celebrity. In Europe, among his performances we remember his success in 1845 at the Vaudeville theater (Paris), in the comedy “Le petit Poucet” by Dumanoir and Clairville.
Il re del pasticcio (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
Among the various performances we can note that of Pouce together with Mr. Tassin for the comic scene "The king of the mess", and the famous "Little Carriage" pulled by small English horses, which presented itself to the public.
Il naufragio di Tom Pouce (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
In this poster, another exhibition and the brand new pantomime entitled "The shipwreck of Tom Pouce", where the artist performed the difficult role of the sailor. With the support of other artists such as Clauzade, and the gentlemen Tassin Joanni, Adolphe and Martiale.
Il naufragio di Tom Pouce (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
With the support of other artists such as Clauzade, and the gentlemen Tassin Joanni, Adolphe and Martiale.
Tom Pounce da riposo (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
The advisor specified that Admiral Tom Pouce would rest to prepare for the following evening of 9 June.
Il sacco malizioso ovvero le tribulazioni di Cassandro (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
As you can see, there is also a "Notice" where it is specified that the admiral himself will grant a copy of his "Portrait in lithography" which can be purchased through the family ticket for the sum of five Svanziche.
Il sacco malizioso ovvero le tribulazioni di Cassandro (19th Century) by Casa della MusicaCasa della Musica
Even for the last performance, there were the same show modalities that took place the previous evening. Where Tom Pouce introduces himself to the public with his little carriage addressing it in Italian to offer him his sincere thanks.
