Charles Stratton: The Legendary General Tom Thumb's Performances and Costumes

Learn about the legendary performer Charles Stratton, also known as General Tom Thumb, in this spooky season YouTube video. A Bridgeport native and distant relative of P.T. Barnum, Tom Thumb was a gifted performer and one of the biggest stars in Barnum's circus. In his lifetime, Tom Thumb played over 20,000 shows, performed for 50 million people, and visited over 20 countries. Charles Stratton was known for his love of costumes and his performances as a jester, sailor, and even in drag were hugely popular. Don't miss this exciting YouTube video on the life and career of the legendary General Tom Thumb.

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