Souvenir Medals, and a Snug Saloon to Draw and Read In

Becoming Barnum: The Journey to Fame and Fortune

Sep 28 2022 • 26 mins

BECOMING BARNUM: The Journey to Fame and Fortune

Souvenir Medals, and a Snug Saloon to Draw and Read In - Episode 11



As we’ve learned from the July – October 1845 correspondence between Barnum and his business associates, the Tom Thumb tour through France, outside of Paris, had not lived up to his expectations of financial reward.  The copybook letters begin after the entourage had left Paris, and Barnum’s references to the performances there tell us that portion of the tour was extremely successful

Learn more about PT Barnum’s Letter Copy Book here:

https://tinyurl.com/BarnumArchive

https://tinyurl.com/Dinnerwareandtea

https://tinyurl.com/Barnumletter

https://tinyurl.com/TThumbToken

https://tinyurl.com/Sherwoodletter

https://tinyurl.com/nywonders

https://tinyurl.com/IranistanFeature

https://tinyurl.com/barnumletters

https://tinyurl.com/iranistan


Read the Blog Posts this episode is based on:

  • Souvenir Medals, and a Snug Saloon to Draw and Read In

https://barnum-museum.org/souvenir-medals/

  • Pantomime Engagements for the Holidays

https://barnum-museum.org/pantomime-engagements-for-the-holidays/

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