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Female Emigration Fund

Female Emigration Fund

Maker (Established 1842)
Date1853
Object number00001291
NameEngraving
MediumHand coloured engraving on paper
DimensionsOverall: 400 x 269 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionA page from the Illustrated London News, 12 March 1853, featuring an article 'Female Emigration Fund' and two engravings celebrating the 30th party of female emigrants sent out by the Fund 'from want and misery in London to happiness and plenty in Australia'. The engraving at the top of the page is titled 'The female emigrants' home, at Hatton-Garden - the chief room'. The engraving at the bottom of the page is titled 'Cabin of THE MADAGASCAR, and female emigrants'.