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Antique Framed Print : British Orphan Asylum Admission Petition
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British Orphan Asylum Admission Petition
A printed petition on behalf of orphan John Russell seeking support for his admission to the British Orphan Asylum Admission at Clapham Rise, south-west London
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Media ID 14228394
© Mary Evans / Peter Higginbotham Collection
Admission Asylum Behalf Clapham Orphan Orphanage Orphans Petition Rise Russell Seeking Support Welfare Childrens
36"x26" (92x67cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 30x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 36x26 inches (92x67cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 75.2cm x 51.3cm (29.6" x 20.2")
Estimated Product Size is 92.2cm x 66.8cm (36.3" x 26.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This poignant printed petition serves as a powerful reminder of the past, highlighting the plight of an orphan named John Russell seeking admission to the British Orphan Asylum at Clapham Rise in south-west London. The document, dated 1851, was prepared on his behalf by someone who sought to secure his future in the caring and nurturing environment of the orphanage. The British Orphan Asylum, established in 1807, was a charitable institution dedicated to providing shelter, education, and support for orphaned and destitute children. The admission petition for John Russell reveals the compassionate efforts of individuals and communities to care for vulnerable children in need. The petition states, "The humble Petition of John Russell, a destitute Orphan, aged 10 years, who has been recommended to your Charity by the Revd. Mr. --- of --- Parish, and who is desirous of being received into your Institution." The document further outlines the reasons for John's admission, including his destitution and the absence of any family or guardian to provide for him. The petition underscores the importance of community support and the role of charitable institutions in providing care and education to children in need. It is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of such organizations and the impact they had on the lives of countless children throughout history. The British Orphan Asylum at Clapham Rise, like many similar institutions, played a crucial role in shaping the lives of orphans and providing them with the tools they needed to build a better future. This printed petition, a testament to the compassion and generosity of those who came before us, continues to inspire us to care for the most vulnerable members of our society.
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