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JAMESTOWN: CONVICT WIVES. A female convict, transported from an English prison to Jamestown, Virginia, as an indentured servant, sold for a wife to a male settler for 100 pounds of tobacco. Wood engraving, 19th century
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JAMESTOWN: CONVICT WIVES. A female convict, transported from an English prison to Jamestown, Virginia, as an indentured servant, sold for a wife to a male settler for 100 pounds of tobacco. Wood engraving, 19th century
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This 19th-century wood engraving captures a poignant moment in the history of Jamestown, Virginia. The image depicts a female convict who was transported from an English prison to Jamestown as an indentured servant. In this harsh new world, she is being sold for marriage to a male settler in exchange for 100 pounds of tobacco. The engraving serves as a stark reminder of the hardships faced by early settlers and convicts alike. Poverty and desperation drove many women to seek better lives across the Atlantic, only to find themselves bound by servitude upon arrival. Jamestown, one of the earliest English settlements in America, was established as a colony with hopes of economic prosperity through tobacco cultivation. This print highlights how women were seen not just as wives but also as valuable commodities necessary for building families and communities in this fledgling society. The image evokes sympathy for these convict wives who were forced into marriages without choice or agency. It sheds light on the power dynamics prevalent during that time period and offers insight into the struggles faced by both men and women trying to establish their place in this unfamiliar land. As we reflect on this historical artifact, it is important to remember the resilience and determination exhibited by those who paved the way for future generations in Jamestown and beyond.
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