Charles S. Stratton alias General Tom Thumb 1862

This 1862 silver medal by Joseph Moore depicts Charles S. Stratton, better known as General Tom Thumb, a famous 19th-century American dwarf who performed in P.T. Barnum's circus. The obverse shows Stratton standing next to a miniature set of furniture, while the reverse depicts him riding in a miniature carriage pulled by four horses. The medal's inscription details the impressive scale of Stratton's "equipage," including the cost of his tiny carriage and horses. The medal serves as a reminder of Stratton's incredible fame and the enduring popularity of the circus in 19th-century America.