BARNUM, Phinneas T. (1810-1891), American Showman. Partly printed check accomplished and signed ("P. T. Barnum") drawn against the Broadway Bank, 2 November 1865. 1 page, oblong (2 7/8 x 6 5/8 in.). A check for $148.56 to S. H. Hurd. The great showman's check is drawn on a bank located not far from where his famous American Museum stood until fire claimed it during the Civil War.