A full and particular account of a most horrid murder, which was committed by Mary Irven, on the body of her infant child, June 12, 1817

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Title: A full and particular account of a most horrid murder, which was committed by Mary Irven, on the body of her infant child, June 12, 1817
Published / Created: [1817]
Publication Place: Norwich, England and England Norwich
Publisher: Walker, printer, near the Duke's Palace, Norwich
Description: Caption title.
Partly in verse.
First line: This unfortunate young woman lived servant with Mrs. Harrison of Mansfield ...
A broadside, with narrative and verse relating the tragic story of Mary Irven. Seduced by a "man of fortune", she became pregnant and concealed her state from those around her before killing the baby and disposing of its remains. She was discovered by her mistress, Mrs. Harrison, in whose house she was a servant, and confessed to the crime.
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Provenance: Jarndyce; July 2022.
Extent: 1 sheet (1 unnumbered page) ; 25 x 18 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English