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Prostitution in maritime London, Harris’s List of Covent Garden Ladies |
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| Description: A caricature of a seaman in port negotiating the services of a prostitute. Prostitution was rife in 18th century London. According to one contemporary estimate, almost a sixth of the total population of the capital were engaged in the vice-trade, often on a part-time basis. Although many prostitutes were streetwalkers, others worked from home or could be approached in public places such as taverns, theatres or pleasure gardens. |
| Creator: Unknown |
| Date: 22 November 1780 |
| Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London | |
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