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The prostitute whose pox inspired feminists
Fitzrovia, 1875. A woman recorded only as A.G. enters hospital and is diagnosed with syphilis.
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Sharing breastmilk with parents
Alev Scott donated her frozen breastmilk to a hospital milk bank, but she was curious about other routes. Here she explores commercial operations and informal private arrangements.
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The life and death of Tamagotchi and the virtual pet
Discover how the 1990s craze for Tamagotchis became a flood of robotic and virtual pets, sending their owners on an emotional rollercoaster ride.
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The cook who became a pariah
New York, 1907. Mary Mallon spreads infection, unaware that her name will one day become synonymous with typhoid.
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A prostitute with her name and charges. Etchings by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
Date: [between 1800 and 1809?]Reference: 27943iPart of: Portraits of celebrated courtezans: from the original copper plates engraved by W. Hollar in the reign of Charles the second.
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A prostitute with her name and charges. Etching by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
Date: [between 1800 and 1809?]Reference: 27944iPart of: Portraits of celebrated courtezans: from the original copper plates engraved by W. Hollar in the reign of Charles the second.
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A prostitute with her name and charges. Etching by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
Date: [between 1800 and 1809?]Reference: 27945iPart of: Portraits of celebrated courtezans: from the original copper plates engraved by W. Hollar in the reign of Charles the second.
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A prostitute with her name and charges. Etching by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
Date: [between 1800 and 1809?]Reference: 27939iPart of: Portraits of celebrated courtezans: from the original copper plates engraved by W. Hollar in the reign of Charles the second.
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A prostitute with her name and charges. Etching by a follower of Wenceslaus Hollar, 180- (?).
Date: [between 1800 and 1809?]Reference: 27940iPart of: Portraits of celebrated courtezans: from the original copper plates engraved by W. Hollar in the reign of Charles the second.