Life of the Living Aztec Children

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Title

Life of the Living Aztec Children

Subject

version of the Velazquez narrative published in tandem with Maximo and Bartola's exhibition in his American Museum in New York City

Description

Illustrated narrative, account from newspapers; description of African Earthmen, Who Is It?, and other freak show performers.

Creator

Pedro Velazquez/PT Barnum

Source

The P.T. Barnum Research Collection, Bridgeport History Center

Publisher

Wynkoop, Hallenbeck, and THomas, Steam Book and Job Printers, 113 Fulton Street, New York

Date

1860

Contributor

Bridgeport History Center

Rights

No Copyright Protection

Format

Other Text

Language

English

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Original Format

Other Text

Collection

Citation

Pedro Velazquez/PT Barnum, “Life of the Living Aztec Children,” Latinx Performance Histories, accessed November 2, 2026, https://latinxperformancehistories.com/items/show/16.

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