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The Exploress
The Madams: The Steamy Lives of Mary Ann Hall and Madame Restell
Oct 26, 2018
Explore the scandalous lives of prominent 19th-century madames, one running an elite brothel near the Capitol and the other a controversial lady doctor. Topics include upscale brothels during the Civil War, women's reproductive rights, and the use of dangerous home remedies for female health issues.
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- Mary Ann Hall was a successful and wealthy madame catering to middle and upper-class clientele in DC.
- Madam Restell, a controversial figure in 19th-century New York, faced legal challenges for providing abortion and contraception services.
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Mary Ann Hall: Queen of Washington's Elite Brothels
Mary Ann Hall ran one of DC's most exclusive houses of ill-repute in the mid-19th century. Located next to the Capitol building, her three-story establishment was considered the creme de la creme. She had 18 inmates, and the excavation team found thousands of champagne corks, exotic delicacies, and expensive furnishings during a 1997 excavation. Mary Ann Hall was a successful and wealthy businesswoman, catering to middle and upper-class clientele, and employing both white and black women, which was unusual for the time.
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