Virginia Penny

Virginia Penny was a 19th-century author and advocate for women's employment and rights. She is best known for her influential work, "The Employments of Women: A Cyclopædia of Woman's Work," which explores various professions available to women during her time. Through her writing, Penny contributed to the discourse on women's roles in society and the workforce, highlighting the importance of economic independence for women. Her work remains a significant reference in the study of women's history and labor.