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Cat Ladies: EXTENDED VERSION

On the Media

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Women, Cats, and Society: The Lloyd Sisters and Beyond

This chapter explores the struggles of the Lloyd sisters in 1860s Birmingham as they face societal prejudice for caring for their cats. It also highlights the transformative contributions of figures like Miss Frances Simpson and the Duchess of Bedford in reshaping perceptions of women and their relationship with cats during the cat mania era.

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