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Rare, original, 1880Â's Cabinet Card Photograph of "Capt. Smith Cook" (otherwise known as the "Kentucky Giant" born in Kentucky but later a Policeman in Kansas City, Missouri) - a "Giant" / Circus Sideshow Attraction / Freak / Human Oddity by Charles Eisenmann. The image pictures the a VERY gentleman - "Captain Smith Cook dressed in what appears to be a Military Uniform - long coat and helmet with plume - standing next to an unidentified man of normal stature. Identification of the subject printed on the reverse reads "Capt. Smith Cook, / Native of Kentucky, Aged 22, Height 7 feet, 8 in.". The Cabinet card measures approx. 4 1/4Â" x 6 1/2" and the card carries credits below the image and on the reverse that identify the photographer as the great celebrity photographer Charles Eisenmann of New York City. This wonderful 1880's Cabinet Card Photograph is in excellent condition. Both the photo and the card mount are clean and crisp. The photo has sharp focus, deep contrast and rich tonality. A very rare and wonderful 1880's Circus Sideshow / Freak / Human Oddity Cabinet Card Photograph by Charles Eisenmann and a fantastic addition to any collection!!! Be sure to check out this sellerÂ's other auctions for 3 other Circus Sideshow / Freak / Human Oddity Cabinet Card Photograph being offered for sale this week on eBay!!

Smith Cook

was born in 1856 in Shelby Co., KY. He was the son of Wesley B. and Sarah E. (King) Cook, and the grandson of Rev. Abraham Cook, the pioneer Kentucky Baptist preacher. "An entry in the 1886 Barnum and London Circus Route Book, lists "Captain Smith Cook" as a giant in the side show. T are two other listings for Captain Smith Cook, a "Kentucky Giant", in the New York Clipper. The Clipper was a theatrical journal of the time. A January 18, 1889 issue lists him as being 7' '7" tall and weighing 260 pounds. At that time he was elected Doorkeeper of the Kentucky House of Representatives." (Circus World Museum letter of Sept. 2, 1992). "Kansas City has the distinction of possessing the tallest policeman in the United States. He is Patrolman Smith Cook on duty regularly in the 4th District but now stationed in the West bottoms because of recent strike troubles. When it is necessary to send a man to quell a riot or do some other act of requiring force and ability to get what he goes after, Patrolman Cook is very likely to be sent. He stands 6 feet 10 1/2 inches tall in his stocking feet although not fleshly he weights 285 pounds. This remarkable man is every inch a giant - not a surplus ounce of flesh - no fatty regeneration - just nearly seven feet and 285 pounds of good old Kentucky manhood, for Patrolman Cook is a native of Shelby County, KY a pretty spot in the farm famed bluegrass region." (The Shelby News, Shelbyville, Ky., Apr. 14, 1904). Overseasshippping is extra and cost will be quoted at bidders request. Massachusetts residents must add 5% sales tax. Insurance is required on all Domestic Shipping and not available on International Shipping.

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