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Bear-Faced Impudence
The source uses a play on the word "bear" throughout. Lent registered a complaint to the Mobile News in an "insolent" manner. Lent fled the season but was picked up by the Deputy Marshall and imprisoned. Must appear before the mayor on the next day.
Part Woman and Part Baboon!!!
Reference to Mexico and Pedro Sanchez. On "exhibit" in Rifles' Armory Hall in Montgomery, Alabama.
Pastrana in ruffled pink and white skirt
Pastrana in ruffled pink and white skirt
Four views of Pastrana, three in dresses, one in sailor suit
Four views of Pastrana, three in dresses, one in sailor suit
"Deutschlands neu'ste pepita! Miss Julia Pastrana," black and white print. (seq. 1)
Pastrana performing in Germany (possibly Berlin)
The "Bear Woman" a "Perfect Woman"
Kneeland presents Pastrana and his examination of her to the Boston Society of Natural History. Quotes from Kneeland's report but also states that "the girl was present at this meeting of the Society, was freely and carefully examined. She was found…
The Bear Woman
Pastrana performing in Ambos Hall. References Mott's report and Pastrana as "the lowest link of humanity and the highest order of brutes." Also mentions Sepulveda with wordplay involving "hug" and "humbugging."
Bear Woman! Bear Woman!
Pastrana sings and dances in connection with a display of wax figures in Philadelphia. Brief description of appearance and performance. This represents her last performances in the United States.
The Bear Woman
Pastrana performs in New Orleans. Great "sensation" and much curiosity about her.
Opate Indian
Performance in Springfield, IL includes image by Stevens not seen in other ads