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A guide to Philly brothels - circa 1849

An 1849 travel guide for men visiting Philadelphia aimed to make sure visitors really felt at home.

“This woman has been long enough at the accommodation of single gentlemen and their wives, that she has grown bald and toothless in the service…" A pamphlet describing Philadelphia brothels, circa 1860s. Philadelphia Library Company.
“This woman has been long enough at the accommodation of single gentlemen and their wives, that she has grown bald and toothless in the service…" A pamphlet describing Philadelphia brothels, circa 1860s. Philadelphia Library Company.Read moreDaily News Staff / Randi Fair
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