Working women of Manila in the 19th century / Ma. Luisa Camagay.

for that reason, it is an interesting contribution to Philippine historical material. --From the foreword

This book is valuable for the insight it gives us into the lives of working women in 19th century Manila. It calls attention to an aspect of Philippine history hithero neglected: the history not only of women but of working women as well. Apart from a few prominent female figures such as Gabriella Silang, Melchora Aquino, etc., women have largely been invisible in Philippine history. So have the working classes -- the history of 19th century Philippines is largely a history of the elite ilustrados. These two marginalized sectors of society are brought together in this one study