Struggles and Triumphs · Character
Mr. Dibble
A business associate of Barnum.
minor
Also known as Dibble
First appearance: iii in business for myself
Mr. Dibble shows up with force in Incidents and Anecdotes. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A hatter from Danbury who tries to buy 'Russia' fur and is sent on a wild goose chase by Barnum.
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- Family connections and business
- Barnum's inner circle
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