This rather strange item is from The Town, a London weekly periodical which began publication in 1837. It seems that the magazine was notorious for its racy tone and was considered disreputable by Victorian standards, but it was popular and influential in its day. I suggest you read the article and come to your own conclusion.
The Bayaderes exhibiting at the Egyptian Hall, 1838
Item Details
| Year | 1838 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1838 |
| Theatre | Egyptian Hall (London) |
| People | The Bayaderes |
| Key Phrases | Prints |
| Category | Other Ephemera |
| Ref no | N3612 Ep.EH121 |