_Boston, Oct. 16, 1790._
_Columbian Centinel._
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We frequently find in old Boston papers advertisements 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 noble 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._
_Massachusetts Mercury._
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We have before noticed the tastes of the people formerly for wax-work. In
1805 there was another curious collection in Salem.