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JOHNSON, Henry William (1857-1926). Zip the Pinhead Bust. Clay bust of William Henry Johnson, nicknamed “Zip the Pinhead,” a performer for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey sideshow act. 8 x 7”. Paint chipping to clay mold towards lips and chin. Holes present at the base of bust for attaching to a full size figure. Provenance: The Great Dime Museum (Brooklyn, NY).