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Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant, Paris
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Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant, Paris
Girls playground at the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris. Date: circa 1917
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Asile Enfants Orphan Orphanage Orphans Petits Playground Welfare Childrens Menilmontant
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of joy and innocence at the Asile de Petits Enfants, or Home for Young Orphans, in Menilmontant, Paris, circa 1917. The image shows a group of girls playing in the outdoor playground area of the orphanage, their laughter and energy filling the scene. The girls are dressed in simple, practical clothing, and some are barefoot, reflecting the modest living conditions of the time. The Asile de Petits Enfants was a welfare institution established to provide care and education for orphaned and abandoned children in Paris. The home was run by the Sisters of Saint Vincent de Paul and was supported by donations from the public. The girls in the photograph appear to be engaged in a lively game, perhaps tag or hide and seek, demonstrating the importance of play and recreation in the lives of children, even in the context of an orphanage. The photograph offers a glimpse into the past, providing a window into the experiences of children growing up in an orphanage during the early 20th century. It also highlights the crucial role that institutions like the Asile de Petits Enfants played in providing care and support for vulnerable children, ensuring they received the education and nurturing they needed to thrive. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience and spirit of children, even in the face of adversity.
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