Linus the Circus Horse, Bred in Oregon - 1891

Linus was famous for his long mane and tail. Bred in Marion, Oregon in 1884, he was purchased by the Eaton brothers in Maine, who successfully promoted him in circuses and other shows. Like other horses promoted for their long hair, Linus was mostly (3/4) Clydesdale. His statistics are quoted differently from various sources, but the original photo from which this print was made claims he was 7 years old at the time, weighed 1435 pounds, and had a mane of 9 feet 9 inches and a tail of 12 feet 3 inches. The original photo was taken by B. P. Olive of Boston, Massachusetts. -- This photo is restored and printed by Old Oregon.