Mother’s Big Boy -- Robert Wadlow of Alton, Ill., was 17 years old Feb. 22. His height is 8 feet 2½ in., and he weighs 385 pounds -- and he’s still growing. He is shown here with his mother and one of his two brothers. His family are of normal size.

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Mother’s Big Boy -- Robert Wadlow of Alton, Ill., was 17 years old Feb. 22. His height is 8 feet 2½ in., and he weighs 385 pounds -- and he’s still growing. He is shown here with his mother and one of his two brothers. His family are of normal size.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. June 1935]

RightsCC0 — Public Domain

CollectionDigital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library

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