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A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

A Database of Victorian Fiction, 1837–1901

Publisher: Women's Printing Society

Publisher: Women's Printing Society

Primary Location: London

History: Begun in 1874 or 1876 by Emily Faithfull and Emma Paterson to provide training for women to enter printing and related fields. Best known for publishing suffrage-related materials. Still in operation in 1916 but must have ended soon after.

References: David Doughan and Peter Gordon, Dictionary of British Women's Organizations, 1825-1960

Number of Titles Published by Women's Printing Society:

1896 (2 titles)