Margaret Salmon of the Glasgow Ladies Emancipation Society, which was founded by Jane Smeal c 1840. Margaret was from Dalmarnock and was a prominent member of the Glasgow anti-slavery movement. Her husband also seems to have supported the movement and made the Society's donation box c 1855.
Reference: 1225.87.477
Reproduced with the permission of Glasgow City Council, Glasgow Museums
Keywords:
anti-slavery movement, fashions, Glasgow Ladies Emancipation Society, women