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Julia Pastrana, misnomered the Bear Woman
In columns 1 and 2, virulent criticism of interest in Pastrana. The author argues the performances should be stopped--and the newspaper agrees.
Julia Pastrana, Ad
Early image of Julia Pastrana
Hybrid Indian
Early ad for Julia Pastrana
Half Human-Half Beast, the Misnomered Bear Woman, Julia Pastrana
Broadside of Pastrana's performance at Eagle Hall in Ogdensburgh, NY with daguerrotype
Eduard Jacobson
Biography of Eduard Jacobson, author of Der Curierte Meyer
Correspondenz, Aus Leipzig
Pastrana in Leipzig
Continuation from Leipzig
J.T.B. recounts what he sees in Leipzig, including the performances of Pastrana. Emphasis on the German fascination with the strangeness of her appearance (and other performers).
Circus Renz (2)
Blurb and Ad for Circus Renz Performance
