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Broadside.jpg
Early image of Julia Pastrana

1855? 3 pages.pdf
Promotional pamphlet intended to garner interest in Pastrana's performances. Includes letter from Dr. Alexander Mott.

Broadside.jpg
Early ad for Julia Pastrana

Broadside, Eagle Hall.pdf
Broadside of Pastrana's performance at Eagle Hall in Ogdensburgh, NY with daguerrotype

New York NY Herald 1854 - 2592.pdf
Pastrana not named. "Mysterious link." Emphasis on "hideous" appearance

L0033804.jpg
Broadside includes an image (woodcut) of Pastrana and details about her performances. Red and blue on white background.

Audience Response and Ad.pdf
Pastrana wins over someone who goes to expose the exhibit as a fraud.

1857-05-15, Philadelphia Inquirer, pl_012062016_1312_13014_9.pdf
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.
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