Pan-American Exposition

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Chiquita Exhibit


Description of the Chiquita Exhibit from the Official Catalogue and Guidebook to the Pan-American Exposition:

The next building south of the Animal Show is the home of Chiquita. This sprightly little midget was born on the Island of Cuba, a little over 31 years ago. Her height is but twenty-six inches, though she is proportionately developed and possesses a remarkably beautiful face. Her parlors, in which she receives visitors, are daintily furnished in keeping with the diminutive proportions of the mistress, who is a fluent conversationalist in seven different languages and, therefore, a most interesting hostess.


Page copyright 2002 Richard C. Shupp. Image copyright 2001 "Doing the Pan". Text Copyright 1901 Charles Ahrhart. All rights reserved. Page last updated 3/17/02