Shoulder-length portrait of Madame Restell, wearing hat., In Wonderful trial of Caroline Lohman, alias Restell (New York, 1847), wrapper vignette., Also known as Caroline Lohman., Caroline Lohman, alias Madame Restell, performed abortions and distributed contraception in New York City. She accumulated substantial wealth through her work, and became well known for her ostentatious lifestyle. In 1847 she was tried for performing an abortion on Maria Bodine.
