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Julia Pastrana, "the nondescript", advertised for exhibition of the famous bearded Lady.
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Julia Pastrana, "the nondescript", advertised for exhibition of the famous bearded Lady.

Regent Gallery (Regent Street, London, England)

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Lettering: Regent Gallery, 69 & 71, Quadrant, Regent Street. Grand & novel attraction. Miss Julia Pastrana the nondescript! Just from the United States and Canada where she has held her levees in all the principal cities, and created the greatest possible excitement, being pronounced by most eminent naturalists and physicians the wonder of the world! Will hold her levees at the Regent Gallery every day, morning 11 to 1, and 3 to 5; evening 8 to 10. No evening entertainment on Saturdays. Stalls, --3s. Area, --2s. Gallery, --1s. Stalls can be procured everyday at the box office, Regent Gallery, between 10 & 5, without any extra charge.

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