Commodore Nutt (George Washington Morrison Nutt April 1, 1848 - May 25, 1881) was an American dwarf entertainer. In 1861, he was touring New England with a circus when P. T. Barnum hired him to appear at the American Museum in New York City. Barnum gave Nutt the stage name Commodore Nutt, a wardrobe that included naval uniforms, and a miniature carriage in the shape of an English walnut. Nutt became one of the Museum's major attractions.

Commodore Nutt (George Washington Morrison Nutt April 1, 1848 - May 25, 1881) was an American dwarf entertainer. In 1861, he was touring New England with a circus when P. T. Barnum hired him to appear at the American Museum in New York City. Barnum gave Nutt the stage name Commodore Nutt, a wardrobe that included naval uniforms, and a miniature carriage in the shape of an English walnut. Nutt became one of the Museum's major attractions. Stock Photo
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George Washington Nutt AKA Commodore Nutt