(which was not permitted).
Public prostitution was abolished in Odense in 1894 and two years later in the rest of Denmark.
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seamstress or saleswoman paid only board and lodging, she emigrated to USA in 1921, ticket paid by her brother who lived in Texas. #polymerclay #womenshistory #kvinderpåkanten #womenontheedge

prostitution. She denied the accusations but admitted to sleeping with many men who gifted her clothes, and drinks and food in pubs. After the 24 days forced labour punishment she returned to live with her parents where she died from pneumonia, 38 years old, without any belongings. #womenontheedge

rich archival material. Often children of single mothers, these women on the bottom of the industrialising society had few options. I hope to create more of these and tell their stories in future posts. #polymerclay #womenontheedge