The Davenport Collection
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The African Twins at the Egyptian Hall, 1855

The details in the handout explain that the twins are ‘linked by an indissoluble band about 16 inches in circumference’. Other details explain that they were born in slavery and have had a challenging time in the five years of their lives.

Item Details

Size Single sided 130 x 250mm.
Year
Date 17 September 1855
Theatre
Category
Ref no N3643 Ep.EH148