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A Parisian Dog Arrested for Theft
In 1888, the Gloucester Citizen reported on the arrest of a dog who regularly absconded with goods from the fashionable shops of Paris....
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The Curious Case of Miss Schwich: A Victorian Girl in Boy’s Clothing
In October of 1886, at the Marlborough Street Police Court in London, a young woman dressed in boy’s clothing was charged with stealing from her employer....
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The Vulnerable Victorian Governess
A governess occupied a unique position in a Victorian household. She was neither servant nor family member, a fact which often left her isolated and vulnerable....
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The Victorian Case of the Turnip-Wielding Trick-Or-Treater
Disgruntled Victorian era trick-or-treaters retaliate with violence--and turnips....
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A Victorian Wife's Best Friend: The Role of Cats & Dogs in Cases of Spousal Abuse
For a battered Victorian wife, animal intervention could sometimes mean the difference between life and death. ...
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The Scent of Violets: Perfume, Cosmetics, and Crime in the Late Victorian Era
Violet was the reigning fragrance of the 1890s. It was used to scent everything from perfumes to tooth powder....
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