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| Picture No | 10222428 |
| Date | 1861 |
| Description | 'Female Blondin' Crossing a High Wire over the River Thames |
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The æFemale Blondin', also known as 'Madame Boutelle' and perhaps Polly Freeman, walking a high wire across the River Thames from Battersea to Cremorne Gardens, London. A large number of rowing and sailing boats crowding the river to watch the event. One report of this event said that vandals cut the wire and Ms. 'Blondin' fell into the River.
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| Source | The Illustrated London News. 24 August 1861. page 182 |
| Credit | © Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans |
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