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St Pancras Female Orphanage - Present Day Dress
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St Pancras Female Orphanage - Present Day Dress
Girls at the St Pancras Female Orphanage display the homes present-day style of dress. (See separate image for their original dress.) Date: early 1900s
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Carehome Orphanage Pancras Separate Services Welfare Childrens Present Day
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In this evocative image from the early 1900s, a group of girls from the St Pancras Female Orphanage proudly display their present-day attire. The photograph serves as a striking contrast to an earlier image (see separate photo) that shows the girls dressed in their original, more modest and somber outfits. The St Pancras Female Orphanage, located in London, England, was established in the late 1800s to provide shelter, care, and education to destitute and abandoned girls. Over the years, the home evolved to meet the changing needs of its residents, and the girls' dress codes reflected the shifting social norms and available resources. In this photograph, the girls' present-day dresses are bright and cheerful, with full skirts and blouses adorned with lace and ribbons. Their hair is neatly styled, and they wear shoes instead of the bare feet or simple shoes they once wore. The transformation in their appearance is a testament to the improvements in living conditions and the welfare services available to children in need during this period. The St Pancras Female Orphanage closed its doors in the mid-1900s, but its legacy continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the history of childcare and social services in the UK. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of providing children with a safe and nurturing environment, where they can grow and flourish, regardless of their circumstances.
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