She learned the art of wax modeling from her uncle & served as art tutor at Versailles before moving to London
From 1780 to 1789 Marie served as art tutor for King Louis XVI's sister,... [DOC] [TLE] Marie Tussaud -- Britannica Academic - Research Tools [PAR] Having learned the craft of wax modeling as a child, French-born Marie Tussaud 
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