This is a black and white wood engraving depicting a scene inside a room. The focal point is a glass case containing a woman, Miss Julia Pastrana, who is described as an embalmed wonder. She is dressed in a frilly, layered dress with a low neckline and appears to be standing with her hands on her hips. Her face is heavily shadowed, but appears to have exaggerated features. A man in a top hat and coat stands to the left of the glass case, looking at the woman. To the right of the case, on a pedestal, is a bust. On the wall behind the man is a framed picture. The floor is covered in a patterned design. The scene is enclosed by a decorative border. Below the image is text that reads: "MISS JULIA PASTRANA, THE EMBALMED WONDER, EXHIBITING AT 101 PICCADILLY."