Emperor of the United States

[Silver Creek Slim]

Emperor Norton I

I think this is a very interesting piece of our history. 

Slim

[matt45]

He looks to be an imposing and martial figure- he could probably shoot, too

[Goatlips]

Good read, Slim!  And now there's another Emperor(ess) in the city by the bay... 

Goatlips

[Will Blastem]

Emperor Norton I

I think this is a very interesting piece of our history. 

Slim

Yud think the Emperor of the United States could afford a better pair of shoes, Hey?

[Dr. Bob]

Naw!  They were too comfortable to give up!!   

[Frenchie]

http://www.emperornorton.net/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emperor_Norton

http://www.sfmuseum.org/hist1/norton.html

Somehow, "eccentric" doesn't quite seem to capture him...