Question 302

'X'(1761–1850) was born Marie Grosholtzz in Strasbourgg, France. Her mother worked as a housekeeper for Dr. Philippe Curtiuss, who was a physician skilled in a particular type of modelling. Curtius taught X the art of __-modelling. In 1765, Curtius made a work of Marie-Jeanne du Barry, Louis XV's mistress.The first exhibition of Curtius' works was shown in 1770, and attracted a large audience.From 1831 'X' took a series of short leases on the "Baker Street Bazaar" (on the west side of Baker Street between Dorset Street and King Street). This becames her first permanent home in 1836.By 1883 the restricted space and rising cost of the Baker Street site prompted X's grandson (Joseph Randall) to commission the 'X' building at its current location on Marylebone Road. The new galleries were opened on 14 July 1884 and were a great success. However, the building costs, falling so soon after buying out his cousin Louisa's half share in the business in 1881, meant the business was under-funded. A limited company was formed in 1888 to attract fresh capital but had to be dissolved after disagreements between the family shareholders, and in February 1889 'X' was sold to a group of businessmen lead by Edwin Josiah Poyser. How is it famous now?

Answer: Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
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