To: Piltdown_Woman
the creator of the massive sculpture was only interested in financial gainExactly. As recognized by Barnum Bailey (who purchased it, IIRC).
241 posted on
12/04/2003 10:57:20 AM PST by
Stultis
To: Stultis
He tried to, but the owner refused to part with it. Barnum did create his own version and touted it as the original, though.
246 posted on
12/04/2003 11:04:09 AM PST by
Junior
("Brillig and the Slithy Toves" would be a great name for a band.)
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