Women of Controversy: Madame Restell

Womanica

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History, Society & Culture, Education

4.3 • 920 Ratings

🗓️ 4 November 2024

⏱️ 8 minutes

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Summary

Ann Trow Lohman, known as Madame Restell (1812-1878), was a 19th-century abortionist and birth control provider in New York City. She gained notoriety for her practice, which included abortions and selling contraceptives. Despite numerous legal battles and public outcry, she continued her work for decades.

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0:40.0	who not only survived, but thrived as con artists and thieves.
0:46.6	How did they use their feminine characteristics
0:49.8	to swindle in a world where men made the rules?
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1:07.7	Hello, from Wonder Media Network, I'm Jenny Kaplan, and this is Womanica.
1:13.5	This month we're talking about women who found themselves at the center of controversy,
1:17.0	whether deserved or not.
1:19.9	The public hated her, and private women depended on her.
1:24.7	Today we're talking about a woman who provided birth control on abortions in 19th century, New York City.
1:31.1	Please welcome Anne Lohman, also known as Madame Restelle. Anne was born in Painswick, England,
1:39.1	on May 6, 1812. Her parents barely made ends meet working in a mill. Anne received little education. When she was
1:46.6	15 years old, she got a job as a live-in maid. A year later, she met and married Henry
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