Mothering duties on an immigrant ship in 1844 involved feeding, cleaning and caring for children in very cramped and public conditions. Illustrated London News, April 13, 1844. ANMM Collection <a href='http://collections.anmm.gov.au/en/objects/details/43378/emigration-to-sydney--towing-out--emigrants-at-dinner?ctx=823494cb-1d46-4af1-8f5a-f3f86b79c102&idx=0'>00005628</a>.
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