The Olden Time Series Volume IV Part 20

_Speaking Figure._

THE Proprietor respectfully informs the publick that his exhibition will remain in _Boston_ until sold or removed to _New-York_. More fully to gratify the curiosity of the publick, the Speaking Figure is moved to a part of the room which intirely removes the suspicion of any one being concealed in the chimney.--Those who wish to see this most pleasing phenomenon of art will please to call soon, as this will positively be the last day.

Those who have viewed the exhibition in its former situation will be charged half price for re-admission--those who have not, are admitted at 1_s_6. each, from 3 o'clock in the afternoon until 9 in the evening, by the Publick's most obedient,

SAMUEL PRINCE.

_Boston, Oct. 16, 1790._

_Columbian Centinel._

We frequently find in old Boston papers advertis.e.m.e.nts of rare beasts to be exhibited,--in December, 1800, a "Beautiful Moose," and in August, 1801, a "Beautiful Lion."

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_TO THE CURIOUS._

A beautiful African LION,

To be seen every day in the week (Sundays excepted) in _Brattle-street_, next to Major KING'S, near the _Market_, where a very convenient situation is provided for those Ladies and Gentlemen who may please to favor the proprietor with their presence.

THIS n.o.ble Animal is between three and four feet high, measures eight feet from nostrils to tail, and a beautiful dun colour; 11 years old, and weighs near 500 wt.--His legs and tail are as thick as those of a common size ox. He was caught in the woods of Goree, in Africa, when a whelp; and brought from thence to New-York. Great attention has been paid in providing a strong substantial Cage, and to have the Lion under very good command. The person who has the care of him can comb his mane, make him lie down and get up at any time; and it is said by those who have seen Lions in the Tower of London, and many parts, that he is really worth the contemplation of the curious.

--> _Admittance 25 Cents.--Children half price._

Aug. 13 [1801].

_Boston Gazette._

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_A Beautiful MOOSE._

THE curious in Natural History are invited to Major KING'S Tavern, where is to be seen a fine young MOOSE of sixteen hands in height, and well proportioned. The properties of this fleet and tractable Animal are such as will give pleasure and satisfaction to every beholder.

_Price of admittance, Nine Pence._ _Dec. 9, 1800._

_Ma.s.sachusetts Mercury._

We have before noticed the tastes of the people formerly for wax-work. In 1805 there was another curious collection in Salem.

WAX-WORK.

STREET and GROSE respectfully acquaint the Ladies and Gentlemen of Salem that there is now exhibiting at Was.h.i.+ngton Hall a new and elegant collection of well executed WAX FIGURES, (large as life,) consisting of the following characters, viz.

A striking representation of the late unfortunate DUEL between

General Hamilton, and Colonel Burr.

In this interesting scene the General is represented as supported by his Second, after receiving the fatal wound, while the Second of Colonel Burr urges him to retire from the field.

An excellent likeness of the Marquis De La Fayette.

The Austere Father

Frowning upon his DAUGHTER, finding her with her Gallant.

The handsome Coquette.

PROSPERO and CALABAN, a scene from the Tempest.

OTh.e.l.lO and DESDEMONA: this scene is taken from Shakespeare's celebrated play of the Moor of Venice. Oth.e.l.lo is represented as meditating on the murder of his amiable and beautiful wife.

The curtains that surround the bed of Desdemona are superb, and formerly encircled that of the Queen of France. The scene of Oth.e.l.lo is an object of admiration.

The SALEM BEAUTY.

The FEMALE ECONOMIST, a Lady giving instructions to her Daughter.

TIANA, Prince of Atooi.

CALIc.u.m, a Chief of Nookta Sound.

WYNEE, a native of Owyhee.

LIBERTY and JUSTICE supporting a portrait of Gen. WAs.h.i.+NGTON.

A BUST of General BONAPARTE, in Plaster of Paris, said to be a correct likeness.

A GLa.s.s s.h.i.+P.

A Likeness of A Child

Now living in Newhaven, which at its birth weighed only two pounds and fourteen ounces.

The Grecian Daughter,

Nouris.h.i.+ng her Father in prison.

A striking likeness of

Jason Fairbanks,

Who was executed at Dedham, and of the beautiful

Eliza Fales: