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The Nondescript
Description of Pastrana's person and performance in London
Julia Pastrana, a bearded lady, embalmed.
Pastrana's embalmed body on display in a glass box at 191 Piccadilly in London. Her son's body is also represented.
Fremont and Free Love
Pastrana's "man" (Lent) claims to have chased Julia's mother in Mexico
The Nondescript.
Two ads for a performance to benefit Mr. Jerrold
Hybrid Indian, the Misnomered Bear Woman, Julia Pastrana
Promotional pamphlet intended to garner interest in Pastrana's performances. Includes letter from Dr. Alexander Mott.
Eduard Jacobson
Biography of Eduard Jacobson, author of Der Curierte Meyer
Julia Pastrana una sinaloense extraordinaria
Oral histories about Pastrana's origins and life in Mexico. Includes vital information about historical context.
Accident
Theodore Lent is driving a horse drawn carriage with family and friends. Lent loses control of the horses and the carriage overturns. All are injured.
Lyrics from The Singular History of Julia Pastrana
At the end of a 30 page promotional pamphlet, lyrics are given for different songs Pastrana sang when she performed. The songs include: "The Last Rose of Summer, " "Napolitaine," "Who'll Have Me," and "Miss Julia's Own"