Barnum, P.T (Phineas Taylor). Framed Photograph Portrait and Autograph of P.T. Barnum. A handsome and large half-length albumen portrait photograph (1880s) of the great promoter, personality and “humbugger” depicted in profile, matted and framed together with a note inscribed, signed, and dated by Barnum to “my friend Bernard Peters Esq.” in 1885, on embossed letterhead of Waldemere of Bridgeport, Conn., Barnum’s hometown. 18 1/2 x 25” overall. Signature somewhat faded.