[16] The process was a blend of taxidermy techniques and embalming chemicals. Even after death. Some people might act politely as they have been "trained" to do so, but atrocities such as the treatment of this woman and her child are as much prevalent today as they ever were. Of her origin nothing certain was or is known: the story however being that her mother was a Mexican Indian, who was lost for years in a country full of apes & bears. From the redundancy of the teeth her mouth projected, and her face had a gorilla-like appearance".[15]. It is indecent that she is still being "kept" as an oddity, and her keeper(s) should be ashamed of themselves for not laying her to rest. Wikimedia CommonsThe embalmed body of Julia Pastrana on display. It's her face and she is stuck with it pretty much. On March 20th 1860, Julia gave birth to a baby boy. Boo to her husband for being greedy!! He was never going to be able to enjoy it. Pastrana, who was born in Mexico in 1834, had two rare diseases: generalized hypertrichosis lanuginosa, which caused her face and body to be covered in hair, and gingival hyperplasia, which. Its quite a story , she really had amazing courage and grace. The story of what happened to the embalmed corpses is full of intrigue, of the truth is stranger than fiction kind. This is where those two accounts of her origin story converge. I just noticed some commented two years ago that an effort was being made to bring her to Mexico for burial. During her life, Pastrana's management arranged to have her examined by doctors and scientists, using their evaluations in advertisements to attract a larger audience. [11] Lent later found another woman with similar features, married her and changed her name from Marie Bartel to Zenora Pastrana, becoming wealthy from her exhibition. G. Diane Nelson Trotter from Fontana on October 13, 2012: All I can say is, "Unbelievable!" Here she gave birth to a boy in March 1860, who was born with the same congenital traits and he dies, two days later, from asphyxia. Complications during birth left her weak and drained. Dr Woolfs book also explores the reactions of two men who went to Pastranas exhibition. He took her to many different Doctors who were afraid that she would not be able to have the child naturally because they believed her hips would be malformed. Audrey Howitt from California on August 31, 2012: Wow--such an unusual story--she led a sad life and we still do not understand much about this disorder--but what a great write! Mike Robbers from London on February 14, 2013: What a story! Saul Rubio Ayala the local mayor of her town stated 'Julia Pastrana has come home'. He also barred her from walking the streets in daylight, worried that no one would pay to see her on the stage if they caught a glimpse for free. After both their bodies were desecrated following display in a midcentury chamber of horrors, the remains of Pastranas son were lost. From residencies, fellowships, and workshops to grants, open calls, and commissions, our monthly list of opportunities for artists, writers, and art workers. He saw Pastrana through this lens which informed his reaction: she was wonderful because she was a case of Gods handiwork, the marvels of Gods universe. Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window), Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window), Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window). Bravo to her for not backing down!! [14], Charles Darwin discussed her case after her death, describing her as follows: "Julia Pastrana, a Spanish dancer, was a remarkably fine woman, but she had a thick masculine beard and a hairy forehead; she was photographed, and her stuffed skin was exhibited as a show; but what concerns us is, that she had in both the upper and lower jaw an irregular double set of teeth, one row being placed within the other, of which Dr. Purland took a cast. Marie collected the two mummies and exhibited herself alongside the embalmed corpses in November 1888 at the Anthropological Society of Munich. Shortly after, he died. In this version, Pastrana lived with her mother until her mother passed away, after which, her uncle sold her to the circus. Julia Pastrana was born in 1834. I hope I wasn't too mean. Today we find the behavior of Julia's promoters deplorable, whereas in years past, exploitation was perfectly acceptable for many. Pastranawas described as sociable and polite, and, besides being undoubtedly the greatest living curiosity, she is a lady in every respect., The Wonders: The Extraordinary Performers Who Transformed the Victorian Age. I think Julia was a strong dignified and beautiful woman. One doctor, Alexander B. Mott, proclaimed that she was part human and part orangutan. Thanks so much Deborah, I wrote this after reading about her years and years ago, and she seemed to stay in my mind, I just suddenly realised that I wanted to know more about her and what happened to her in the end, I am so glad you liked it, and thanks! I'm glad they finally laid Julia to rest. Thank you for reading. Julia Pastrana was a talented Mexican singer and dancer of Indigenous background. I remember watching a documentary piece 20/20 or some such and the whole family had the disorder. Why could she not be buried and a statue made of her. Julia Pastrana was an indigenous Mexican woman treated as a spectacle in life, and death. Nell Rose (author) from England on July 31, 2018: Thanks Anna, I totally agree with you. Something went way wrong in the chromosome department when she was conceived. Pastrana was one of the worlds most popular freaks at a time when such entertainers were the biggest celebrities of the Victorian era. The Restless Corpse of Julia Pastrana. Billed as the missing link between apes and man, Julia Pastrana was checked out by several physicians who produced certificates which were displayed wherever Pastrana went on tour stating that she was not really a woman at all, but rather a new species of half-human, half-ape hybrid. England became aware of her and stated in the newspapers at the time, she is an amazing oddity and promptly started to call her The Nondescript, which is similar to what we say today as unexplained. Standing at only four foot six, labor put her very life at risk. It was identified in 1990 and for many years rested in a sealed coffin at the Department of Anatomy, Oslo University. amazing woman! Sadly the child died after thirty-five hours. But it doesn't finish here. His wealth meant nothing. Julia Pastrana was bought and sold like a possession as well. Barnums 13 most famous and incredible oddities. He succeeded. I will be back to read more of them. Nell Rose (author) from England on December 06, 2018: Thanks Tim, yes its an amazing story isn't it? thanks, nell. Her manager Theodore Lent, meanwhile, also did his best to entice the public by billing her as half woman and half animal. Julia Pastrana was born in the mountains of Western Mexico in 1834. Doctors declared her a human and orangutan hybrid, and her talent at dance and song were displayed as a contrast to her seemingly unfeminine appearance. A Jutting jaw and very swollen gums added to her appearance. charity mtisi from Johannesburg on December 04, 2018: Its a relief that she was finally laid to rest. Follow her on Twitter @LJCharleston, To join the conversation, please In December 1854, Julia Pastrana stepped on stage at Broadways Gothic Hall in Manhattan. Good article! A special permit was required to gain access to her remains.[1]. Credit: Wellcome Collection. Used with the permission of the publisher, Pegasus Books. thanks so much for reading, cheers nell. Ohand Lent was asshole. Nell Rose (author) from England on September 04, 2015: Thanks so much m abdullah, glad you liked it, nell. This lasted for more than 10 years, Dr Woolfe said. Julia Pastrana was paraded onstage in freak shows in England and used to sell tickets even after her death as her embalmed body travelled the world. Aw thanks epi, you are kinda amazing yourself! These restorative actions help to correct past injusticesbecause were also paving the way for a future where this does not happen again for all people, all of humanity, and thats why we do these things.. I felt that if I did not lobby for her removal from the Schreiner Collection she would remain indefinitely stored in a university collection with an inventory number and an inconclusive existence. sounds fascinating. thanks! Eventually, Lent got fed up of It and hired her out to the person who would pay the most for the privilege. But it appears that Lent was attracted to bearded ladies. She was given a Catholic ceremony and buried, free from prying eyes at last. Thanks for sharing. Julia Pastrana (1834-1860) was one of the most famous human curiosities of her time . thanks for reading, nell. lol! Freak showmen capitalised on this there were numerous freak performers billed as Missing Links or proof of Darwins theory.. As . Yet with all this, she was substantially human: she spoke several languages, sang, danced, was lively and intelligent. Victorian audiences, eager for circuses and freak shows, flocked to her shows, while scientists also marveled over Pastranas condition. Wellcome ImagesMarie Bartel, billed as the younger sister of Julia Pastrana. Today, thanks to a new book breathing life into Pastranas legacy, we know that her life, while undeniably colourful, was also incredibly brief. Lent sold their corpses to a professor at Moscow University who promised to embalm them, and then he took the preserved bodies of Julia Pastrana and their dad son on tour. The crowds came in their thousands, paying up to a shilling to look at this poor woman and her baby son. Julia Pastrana, a woman from Mexico born with hypertrichosis, became one of the most famous human curiosities of the 19th century, exhibited the world over as a "bearded lady" while both alive and dead. Nell Rose (author) from England on September 12, 2017: Kari Poulsen from Ohio on September 11, 2017: Another great story! What cemented the marriage? More by Allison Meier. Pastrana eventually married her manager, Lent; a man Dr Woolf describes as a shady character. We can only guess as to how Lent rationalised what he was doing with Pastrana but money undoubtedly played a huge role. BL: And then her coffin was put on the plane? However, during her performances, she demonstrated her intelligence and talent: singing, dancing, and interacting with the audience.[10]. women all over the world are being treated appallingly even today, and yes back then those shows were the only thing that would give them a job and pay, thanks for reading, nell, Hi cfin, yes that's so true, it all depends on which country she would have been born in I suppose, and as you say behind our so called modern values we may never learn these lessons, thanks for reading, nell, Hi LongTime, yes the whole thing was awful wasn't it? Nell Rose (author) from England on November 18, 2012: Thanks unknown spy, glad you liked it, nell. That poor baby was torn to shreds when he should be laid to rest. Lent returned to London in 1862 determined to continue with the freak show. In her world, there is no detritus and everything (everyone) is charged with potential. rase una vez en Mazatln. Julia Pastrana (1834-1860) was a Mexican woman who suffered from various diseases that affected her physical appearance. Love, lust or money? He said she had an exceedingly good figure despite being hideous., Hermann Otto, a circus owner, was even more damning in his descriptions of her. While the mysteries of Pastrana's formative years leave the historians grappling for the truth, these very . I admire her courage to stand in front of a crowd and sing perhaps knowing that she would be ridiculed by others, but what could she do. The show was closed on the grounds of obscenity, but Pastrana continued to perform Spanish dances and popular songs. Pastrana, an indigenous woman from Mexico, was born with genetic condition hypertrichosis terminalis which meant her face and much of her body was covered with black hair. The publicity had clearly got this spectator musing. Literature produced by those who managed the freak shows she appeared in described her as belonging to a Native American tribe called "Root Diggers" whose members were similar to apes and lived in caves. According to Dr Woolf, the embalmed corpses had a very strange career. I wonder if the baby died naturally. I know you wrote this 2 years ago.. and wow.. that is amazing I love this hub, Thanks Integrity, yes she went through a lot, it was a nightmare, glad you liked it and thanks for reading again, nell. Buckland was influenced by natural theology which asserted the centrality of God in nature. Voted up and awesome! After Lent's death, Julia's body would change hands numerous times and be exhibited all over the place by a variety of fairs, circuses, and cabinets of curiosities. [13] Samuel Kneeland, Jr., a comparative anatomist of the Boston Society of Natural History, declared that she was human and of Indian descent. It was not until 2013 that she was finally laid to rest in her birthplace of Mexico with a proper burial. This was soooooo well written, and from an outstanding perspective. And even more so when most of us probably agree that treatment today would not be much different. Demonic Possession - The Case of Anneliese Michel And Werewolf Bill Ramsey. Hi The Annoying Life, love the name! It must have been pretty confusing because the animal was capable of singing and speaking in different languages to cook and sew and dance. She had great poise. Being kept in a Museum is still showing the height of disrespect for Julia still being treated as an animal. I had read quite a bit about Julia Pastrana before ina book "Very pecial People" but not as in depth as you provide here. External Links And, at times, it reads like a gothic horror story.. I wonder if she was related to that family of Mexicans who were covered with hair. Looking at the image of Julia she looked like an African cross bread with an Indian. It is still there. Lent just saw the cash flow, as simple as that, and when the baby came it was more cash, but sadly for Julia and just deserts for him it didn't happen that way. Thank goodness this exploitation is not allowed today. Credit: Process print after G. Wick. In 1860, Pastrana fell pregnant, giving birth to a baby boy who only lived for two days. Teresa Coppens from Ontario, Canada on July 09, 2012: Very interesting story and one I was not familiar with. ..and don't forget my alter-ego - Jo Jo the dog faced Boy - lol - and yes this incredible story reminds me of The Elephant Man - and that beauty is always found from within -even though the sensational part of it - has been focused on the 'outside' part .. And you are pretty incredible and beautiful yourself Nell as a writer and hubber both inside and out -sending you warm wishes and good energy from lake erie time ontario canada 1:18pm. Julia Pastrana was an indigenous Mexican woman treated as a spectacle in life, and death. By the time they got to Vienna, she wasn't allowed out in the daylight, because Lent was embarrassed to be seen with her. Mary Hyatt from Florida on February 13, 2013: I just spent the past 45 reading your article and skimming through the comments. Even after she and her baby died. Kevin Martin from United States on August 15, 2012: This story is very, very interesting and sad. He probably met Pastrana while she was performing in New York, charming his way into her life and, it would appear, marrying her in Baltimore around 1855. He renamed her Zenora Pastrana, luring in audiences with the claim that she was Julias younger sister. Pastrana's husband arranged to have her body and that of their son embalmed--their bodies continued to be displayed into the 1970's. After being stored in a basement of a hospital in Oslo, Norway, her body was finally returned to her homeland, Sinaloa, Mexico, due to the efforts of artist Laura Anderson Barbata. The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Used with the permission of the publisher. Is the Destruction of Armenian Heritage Not Important Enough for the Getty? So we come to the end. Or do we? using unknown embalming techniques - mummified the bodies of Julia and her son.The entire process took six months and the results, while macabre, were impressive.Unlike the mummies of . Cathleen J Wyatt from Reno, NV on May 18, 2012: 2023 The Arena Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers on this website. Its really sad we ignore this fact & ill treat people or misbehave tyem on the basis of their outer appearence & we forget that we desrespect God this way! Why would you want to go to a show to stare at someone who is different? An excellent hub Nell, well written and thought provoking. In Mexico, where Pastranas mother was variously claimed to be a native, living in a cave and/or where she gave birth, women were similarly perceived as hypersexual. Deborah Brooks Langford from Brownsville,TX on August 15, 2012: Nell this is the most interesting hub.. In the fifties and sixties, the mummies were displayed, mainly as a curiosity. I think she was featured in an article as a freak, along with others. The parents of a five-week-old baby mauled by two rottweilers have spoken for the first time since their little girls life was taken. It's an interesting story, by the way. After her 1857 London exhibition Lent and Pastrana travelled across Europe. Engraving of the embalmed Julia Pastrana with her son (at right) (1862) (via Wellcome Collection), Laura Anderson Barbata, Julia y Laura (2013) in The Eye of the Beholder: Julia Pastranas Long Journey Home (photo of the book for Hyperallergic). "El trgico viaje de una mujer salvaje mexicana al mundo civilizado". I am so pleased that at last, she is at peace. And so, death didnt free Pastrana from public gawking. By Marina Manoukian / Aug. 18, 2022 12:46 am EST. The remains were consumed by mice. lol. John Hansen from Australia (Gondwana Land) on September 10, 2015: Hi Nell, I am late reading this but I enjoyed this interesting hub. Thanks midget, yes over a 150 years ago she was treated appallingly its so good to know they have had the decency to bring her back to her village at last, now she can rest in peace, thanks nell. thankyou for sharing this wonderful story of facts! When 23-year-old Pastrana was exhibited at the Queens Hall in London in 1857, the Liverpool Mercury newspaper described her as one of the most extraordinary beings ever presented to the public. The press also promised that a visit to the exhibition must afford ample scope for philosophical speculation and reflection. Lent even tracked down another woman named Marie Bartel who had the same condition as Pastrana and married her. Her ears and nose were unusually large, and her teeth were irregular. From The Wonders: The Extraordinary Performers Who Transformed the Victorian Age. Their lives were exposed, much in the same way as todays reality stars are gawked at and scrutinised and Pastrana captured the publics fascination in the worst way possible. Whats more, hirsute women like Pastrana came to signify hypersexuality, primitivism and bestiality. The colonnades of cast-iron columns, supporting a variety of formal and picturesque facades, offered a covered footway so those with spare time could meander around and possibly head into a freak show. The Eye of the Beholder: Julia Pastranas Long Journey Home,out now fromLucia|Marquand, chronicles this return, with essays by six authors exploring Pastranas life, our treatment of the dead, and the exhibition of fellow humans as freaks. Barbata co-edited the book with Donna Wingate, and it draws on over four years of research to understand Pastrana as a person, and restore to her a humanity that was long denied. Because of that, it was exposed as an attraction in various shows. One of the best beards in history was grown by a woman named Julia Pastrana. Voted up. A play based on Pastrana's life, The True History of the Tragic Life and Triumphant Death of Julia Pastrana, the Ugliest Woman in the World (1998) was written by Shaun Prendergast. Freak shows, although now politically incorrect and unpopular, gave unique people a stage and they were made stars. In fact after Pastrana died, he toured his late wifes corpse, then found another bearded woman to marry. Beach, Julia began to turn the tide around and, charming the public with her grace, she began to get very well known, even being invited to grand balls and military gala's. Here Are the Best Reviewed Books of the Month. Her body was "stuffed",[18] as noted by renowned naturalist and taxidermist Charles Darwin. Copyright 2019 by John Woolf. Pastranas manager, Theodore Lent, described her as half-woman, half-animal in a bid to increase ticket sales. Torn to pieces! They did eventually elope, though he continued to refer to as The Ugliest Woman in the World for shows. lol! Julia's mummie disappeared over the next few decades. such a darn shame! Zenora, his bride, carried on touring with the mummies, and then eventually married a much younger man. Pastrana was born in 1834 in Sinaloa, Mexico. I voted up for sure. related to the life of Julia Pastrana (1834-1860), who once performed in the U.S. and all over Europe. Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0). This was a disaster. And of course Lent took this as permission to treat her like it, I would say that I am glad this doesn't happen any more but of course it does. Literary giants have thoughts on the new edits to Roald Dahl's works. Join the New-York Historical Society for a virtual conversation on the Peabody Essex Museums new installation of Native American and American art with Philip J. Deloria, Marie Watt, and Karen Kramer. The Ass Ponys wrote and recorded the song Julia Pastrana about her life on their 1993 album Grim. Years ago such individuals during the time of slavery were seen not as persons but animals. The name she was billed under was a cruel and sad insult to her condition. Hi diane, you may be right there, its a sad story but one that fascinated me, thanks so much as always, nell, I say that she has nothing on me Nell -lol - the homeliest man on hubpages - lol - and Marvin Hamlisch wrote a song about you once Nell called - Nobody does it better - and you are a world class writer and hub superstar all of the way - sending you warm wishes and good energy and sharing this to the FB group Music and Writing - sending you warm wishes and good energy from lake erie ontario canada 11:37pm. The embalmed body of Julia Pastrana on display. Silver Fish from Edinburgh Scotland on May 04, 2014: Amazing hub, loved reading this. They appeared in Norway in 1921 and toured the US as late as 1972. Julia was then moved and the same thing happened again. One day and I hope very soon, she will be buried with dignity, and a statue will be erected to show us all, this woman of courage. So, finally, that was done. Up until the 1970s, there are records of them exhibited as carnival curiosities in the United States and Europe. He was intimate with her and they produced a child. The theaters Cin-Real film club aims to preserve the beauty of celluloid in a consistently digitizing world. She appeared again in Hitlers Germany where she was put on display in the occupied territories. By this time she had received many marriage proposals, and when asked why she had never married, she replied that they were not rich enough! While the full science behind the abnormality that caused her condition continues to be studied, even today, congenital hypertrichosis has a variety of effective treatments, including laser hair removal and hormone treatments. After a few months perfecting the process, he put them in the Museum of the university, where they attracted great crowds of people. :). The mummified bodies of Pastrana and her son were absent from the public eye for a number of years. Comisin para la Celebracin del Bicentenario de la Independencia y Centenario de la Revolucin. Jake Berthots paintings are haunted by an awareness of mortality and, beyond that, a feeling that no light awaits in the darkness. Her body was taxidermically preserved. One spectator commended her sweet voice and great taste in music and dancing. Another spectator recalled giving Pastrana a cigarette: seating herself in an apish posture astride of a tall chair, she lighted it and some it through; looking a perfect fiend, as she sat there before the spectators, her great cavernous eyes flaming and her huge nostrils omitting clouds of smoke. In their version, Pastrana was born with the condition hypertrichosis, which covered her face and body in thick hair. The marriage lasted 15 years until 1895, when the pair were divorced, and Jones subsequently married again. Many of these recipients became invested in the project. Humanity is disgraceful. N skal Julia Pastrana endelig begraves", "Roll up, roll up, and see the bearded lady", "Julia Pastrana, the 'extraordinary lady', https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Julia_Pastrana&oldid=1140909925, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2018, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Bear Woman, The Apewoman, The Nondescript. When she died in 1860 following a difficult childbirth, both she and her infant son were embalmed. After lying to that womans family that he would never exhibit her for money, he renamed her Miss Zenora Pastrana and similarly exploited her appearance. It's sad that one human being has to experience such cruelty from others. Or do we? Mahaveer Sanglikar from Pune, India on August 15, 2012: Interesting information about an unfortunate lady. RELATED: Queen Victorias freaky obsession, RELATED: Crucial find in Elephant Man mystery, RELATED: Killer sweating sickness that terrified a King. . Marie and Lent went to Russia, Lent went insane, and in 1888, Marie left Russia for Munich. Theodore Lent displayed them across Europe and, when interest faded, he gave them to an English travelling museum of curiosities. It took all those years for that poor woman to have a decent burial, but the baby could not. I like to think it did, but we dont know for sure.. One big happy family then. Great ending to a sad story, Nell. Maybe she could draw a distinction between her freak show persona, The Baboon Lady, and her identity offstage as Julia Pastrana. What she had experienced is appalling. What a story and what a life. When Lent remarried another bearded lady, Marie Bartel, he got back the corpses and had his new wife perform alongside his old, embalmed family. lol! Nell Rose (author) from England on October 14, 2012: Hi colin, Aw thanks! Peg Cole from North Dallas, Texas on May 04, 2014: Beautifully written and touching story, Nell. That must have been de0humanizing to Lent. Amazing story. My collaborative artistic experiences in Mexico, Venezuela, and Trinidad prepared me for an undertaking that ultimately involved international institutions, government officials, various organizations, and scientists, Barbata said. Julia Pastrana's last words on her deathbed were "I am dying happy". Beach, but in 1854, she eloped with Theodore Lent, marrying him in Baltimore, Maryland. Poor woman. Genevieve Carlton earned a Ph.D in history from Northwestern University with a focus on early modern Europe and the history of science and medicine before becoming a history professor at the University of Louisville. thanks so much, and warm wishes to you back! A 2003 Texas production of the play staged by Kathleen Anderson Culebro, sister of Laura Anderson Barbata, led to the campaign by Anderson Barbata to repatriate Pastrana's remains from Norway to Mexico.[2]. I'm glad Julia is finally at peace. Lithograph of Julia Pastrana by V. Katzler circa 1860. I believed that Julia needed to recover her dignity and to occupy her own place in history as well as in our memory, Barbata stated. Julia Pastrana was set to perform at the Regent Gallery, at the Quadrant on Regent Street with its lodgings, homes and shops selling imported and exotic delicacies. While her body now rests in peace in Sinaloa, Mexico, her memory must be kept alive to remind us of all that still needs to be done.. Sheila Brown from Southern Oklahoma on June 18, 2012: This is a very well written and interesting story. In 1860, Pastrana died in Moscow after giving birth to Lent's son, who inherited his mother's condition. For our final Iconic Corpse of the year, the tragic tale, and (somewhat) happy ending for the body of performer Julia Pastrana.Here is the interview mentione. Thanks for sharing this sad story. Linda Bilyeu from Orlando, FL on February 13, 2013: Great story Nell. This informed his sense of disgust.. mizjo from New York City, NY on December 15, 2012: It seems that all through our human history, anyone who looked different from ourselves have been treated as freaks, and not always kindly. When she died in 1860 following a difficult childbirth, both she and her infant son were embalmed. Hi Juliet, lol! Sadly, Pastrana didnt survive either, dying a couple of days after her baby. Wikimedia CommonsJulia Pastrana was a famous sideshow performer in her day, but her celebrity was marred by racism and bigotry. Julia Pastrana was born in 1834 into an Indigenous community in the Sierra Madre in Mexico. Anyway, he responded to the living and dead Pastrana with a sense of disgust he was titillated but also disgusted by the embalmed Pastrana. Tim Truzy from U.S.A. on December 04, 2018: Stranger than fiction, Nell. If that was not bad enough, he then returned to the museum where Julia was being exhibited and took her on tour with him and his new wife. 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