Blank greetings card with envelope featuring:

Matthew Buchinger NPG D27678

© National Portrait Gallery, London

after Matthew Buchinger

Matthew Buchinger was born in Anspach, Germany in 1674. Despite being born with no hands or legs, he became one of the most well known performers of his day. Musically gifted, he played over a dozen musical instruments and danced. He was an expert calligrapher, magician, and bowler. He was also said to have built magnificent ships in bottles, and was a good marksman with a pistol. He was married at least four times and fathered eleven children. During his lifetime he performed for many... more

Card size: 125mm x 175mm

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border.