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William Ball, a man weighing forty stone. Colour lithograph.
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William Ball, a man weighing forty stone. Colour lithograph.

Unknown artist

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Wellcome Collection

Lettering: William Ball born at Horsehay July 8th. 1795. Height. 5ft.-91/2in. Weight. 40 stone.

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