Bearded Lady Collection

BEARDED LADY. Julia Pastrana, a celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century: wood engraving, 1874

Bearded lady (engraving)
609441 Bearded lady (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bearded lady; from Reynoldss Miscellany); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English

Miss Julia Pastrana, The Embalmed Nondescript, Exhibiting at 191 Piccadilly
CWA124800 Miss Julia Pastrana, The Embalmed Nondescript, Exhibiting at 191 Piccadilly, 1862 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Helena Antonia of Liege, the bearded female court dwarf of Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress (engraving)
3646741 Helena Antonia of Liege, the bearded female court dwarf of Maria of Austria, Holy Roman Empress (engraving) by Custos

The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b / w photo)
6000746 The fattest, tallest and shortest men in the World, and a bearded lady (b/w photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The fattest)

Le Diable a Paris... Paris et Les Parisiens, Vol. II, 1846. Creator: Andrew Best Leloir
Le Diable a Paris... Paris et Les Parisiens, Vol. II, 1846. [Sideshow]

HAIRY MAID, 17th CENTURY. Barbara Urslerin, German bearded lady know as the Hairy Maid. 17th century print

BEARDED LADY. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P. T. Barnums Swiss Bearded Lady. Wood engraving, 1853
BEARDED LADY. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P.T. Barnums Swiss Bearded Lady. Wood engraving, 1853

Bearded lady first half 20th century graphite
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Drawings of Saints Martin, Wilgefort and Nicholas from their statues in Henry VII Chapel
XJF489001 Drawings of Saints Martin, Wilgefort and Nicholas from their statues in Henry VII Chapel, Westminster Abbey, (pencil on paper) by English School

Barbara Urselin (engraving)
XJF438410 Barbara Urselin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Augustina Barbara Vanbeck (b.1633), known as Barbara Urselin

BEARDED LADY, 1853. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P. T. Barnums Bearded Lady
BEARDED LADY, 1853. Josephine Boisdechene (Madame Fortune Clofullia), P.T. Barnums Bearded Lady. Wood engraving, American, 1853

BEARDED LADY. Barbara Urselin, a bearded woman exhibited in Europe in 1655: wood engraving

Bearded lady, 19th century
Bearded lady. Annie Jones (1865-1902) was known by the stage name of Lady Esau. She was also known as Annie Jones-Elliot, from her marriage to Richard Elliot

1662 Schott Hairy faced girl genetic
Hairy female daughter age 12. Copperplate from Gaspar Schotts Physica Curiosa Features Antonietta Gonzales, circa 1595 who suffered from the rare genetic disorder of hypertrichosis

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"Unveiling the Enigmatic Bearded Ladies: A Glimpse into History's Fascinating Oddities" Step right up and witness the captivating tale of the bearded ladies, extraordinary women who defied societal norms and left an indelible mark on history. From Julia Pastrana, a celebrated bearded lady of the 19th century, to Helena Antonia of Liege, the bearded court dwarf of Maria of Austria, these remarkable individuals challenged conventional beauty standards. Intriguing wood engravings from 1874 depict Julia Pastrana's majestic presence as she proudly flaunted her facial hair. Another engraving showcases Miss Julia Pastrana as "The Embalmed Nondescript, " drawing crowds at 191 Piccadilly with her unique allure. Delving further back in time, we encounter Barbara Urslerin, known as the Hairy Maid in 17th-century Germany. Her portrait reveals a woman unapologetically embracing her natural appearance amidst a society that often shunned such uniqueness. Moving forward to the first half of the 20th century, a graphite drawing captures another anonymous bearded lady whose identity remains veiled but whose image continues to captivate our imagination. Even religious iconography bears witness to these extraordinary women. Drawings depicting Saints Martin, Wilgefortis (also known as Saint Uncumber), and Nicholas showcase their statues within Henry VII Chapel—a testament to how even saints were not exempt from being depicted with facial hair. The world-renowned Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth also featured its own iconic bearded lady—Josephine Boisdechene or Madame Fortune Clofullia—a true sensation during P. T. Barnum's era. A wood engraving from 1853 immortalizes her striking visage for generations to come. These glimpses into history remind us that beauty comes in all forms—an empowering message that resonates even today.