Barbara Urselin
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Engraved portrait of Barbara Urselin (ca.1629-ca.1670), published in the late 18th or early 19th century. Born in Germany, Barbara Urselin was afflicted by soft curly blonde hair all over her body. She was thought to have been exhibited from an early age. She was married to John Michael Van Beck who was an earlyday showman. It is often regarded that he married her to secure her earnings. Harry Beard Collection.
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| Title | Barbara Urselin (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving, printed ink on paper. |
| Brief description | Engraved portrait of Barbara Urselin (ca.1629-ca.1670), published in the late 18th or early 19th century, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Engraved portrait of Barbara Urselin (ca.1629-ca.1670), playing the virginal, published in the late 18th or early 19th century, Harry Beard Collection |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Object history | NB. While the term ‘afflicted’ has been used in this record, it has since fallen from usage and is now considered offensive. The term is repeated in this record in its original historical context. |
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| Summary | Engraved portrait of Barbara Urselin (ca.1629-ca.1670), published in the late 18th or early 19th century. Born in Germany, Barbara Urselin was afflicted by soft curly blonde hair all over her body. She was thought to have been exhibited from an early age. She was married to John Michael Van Beck who was an earlyday showman. It is often regarded that he married her to secure her earnings. Harry Beard Collection. |
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| Accession number | S.1772-2012 |
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| Record created | December 19, 2012 |
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