Title
The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls
Caption
The Princess Louise Home for fatherless and orphaned girls, Wanstead, Essex, England, which took in 40 to 50 girls a year. The girls did all the domestic work in the home and many went on to work in 'domestic service' as maids and cooks. They were also given a basic education in reading, writing and arithmetic. From "The Quiver" (London, 1882). Engraving.
Date
19th century
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP07112_009822P
License type
Rights managed
Available size
24,6Mb (2,7Mb) / 8,1in x 11,8in / 2422 x 3543 (300dpi)