Rosalie French Pelby (1793–1857)[1] was an American chorus singer, actress and wax figure sculptor.
[2] Her wax sculptures were often displayed in Boston, Massachusetts.
[5] Pelby's first chorus singing appearance occurred in 1813 at the Federal Street Theatre in Boston.
[6] Her career advanced to acting shortly thereafter, in which she sometimes played the lead role.
[6] Pelby moved to California and began works in wax sculpting, a field she gained significant acclaim in.