Mattie Silks, or Martha Ready (1848–1929), was a leading madam and brothel keeper in the latter part of the 19th century.
Read more about Mattie Silks: Early Life, Life in Denver
Famous quotes containing the word silks:
“My silks and fine array,
My smiles and languish’d air,
By Love are driv’n away;
And mournful lean Despair
Brings me yew to deck my grave:
Such end true lovers have.”
—William Blake (1757–1827)