Trewman and Son

Mary Trewman operated a press in Exeter in the early 19th century. When she inherited the shop from her husband Robert, she continued to print under the name Trewman and Son. Without noting the date of her husband’s death, it would be difficult to identify the moment of transition. This slight anonymity would have afforded Trewman greater freedom from the pressures placed upon her as a woman printer. Her work included drama and poetry for young people as well as essay collections such as Essays of a Society of Gentlemen which is included in this exhibition.