The Seven Sutherland Sisters of New York had 37 feet of hair between them. By the time they joined the Barnum and Bailey Circus in the mid-1880s, they were already celebrities. They were also growing rich thanks to the sale of their pricey “Seven Sutherland Sisters” hair grower tonic.
The names of the seven sisters?
- Sarah
- Victoria
- Isabella
- Grace
- Naomi
- Dora
- Mary
Sarah had the shortest hair (3 feet) and Victoria had the longest (7 feet).
Which of their names do you like best? Why?
Source: Untangling the Tale of the Seven Sutherland Sisters and Their 37 Feet of Hair