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House of Refuge, Philadelphia
Title
House of Refuge, Philadelphia [graphic] / C.G. Childs, sc.
Published
[Philadelphia? : C.G. Childs?, ca. 1830]
Physical Description
1 print : engraving, b&w ; image 7 x 7 cm., on sheet13 x 9 cm.
Local Notes
BEIN Shirley 8177: Hemmed with ribbon and decorative stitching.
Notes
A circular image, printed on pink silk.
The House of Refuge was chartered in 1826 to reform youngsters charged with delinquency.
Summary
Image depicts a man leading two raggedly dressed children to the door of the House of Refuge while another man leads a well-dressed boy away from it.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
April 14, 2010
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