Framed Print : Stockwell College Girls / St Elizabeths Home, Clapham
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Stockwell College Girls / St Elizabeths Home, Clapham
Girls from Stockwell College present Christmas stockings to children from the St Elizabeths Receiving Home, Clapham. The home was established by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1909 at 17 Victoria Road, Clapham Common. Date: 1920s
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Media ID 14134062
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Clapham College Common Elizabeths Established Present Receiving Stockings Stockwell Strays Waifs
13.5"x11.5" (34x29cm) Premium Frame
Introducing the captivating "Stockwell College Girls / St Elizabeths Home, Clapham" Framed Print from Media Storehouse. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to the heartwarming scene of Stockwell College girls presenting Christmas stockings to children from the St Elizabeths Receiving Home in Clapham. The Waifs and Strays Society, which operated St Elizabeths Home, aimed to provide shelter and care for children in need. This beautifully preserved photograph, now framed in a premium quality frame, makes a thoughtful and inspiring addition to any home or office. Relive the spirit of the holiday season and the power of community with this exquisite framed print.
Framed and mounted 9x7 print. Professionally handmade full timber moulded frames are finished off with framers tape and come with a hanging solution on the back. Outer dimensions are 13.5x11.5 inches (34x29cm). Quality timber frame frame moulding (20mm wide and 30mm deep) with frame colours in your choice of black, white, or raw oak and a choice of black or white card mounts. Frames have a perspex front providing a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish which is easily cleaned with a damp cloth.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 21.4cm x 21.4cm (8.4" x 8.4")
Estimated Product Size is 34cm x 29.2cm (13.4" x 11.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This heartwarming photograph captures a moment of joy and generosity from the 1920s in the heart of Clapham, London. The scene unfolds at St Elizabeth's Receiving Home, located at 17 Victoria Road on Clapham Common. Established by the Waifs and Strays Society in 1909, this home provided shelter, care, and education for children in need. In the image, a group of girls from Stockwell College proudly present Christmas stockings to their younger counterparts at St Elizabeth's Home. The girls' faces radiate happiness and excitement as they hand over the gifts, while the children's eyes light up with anticipation and gratitude. The Christmas stockings, filled with small toys, sweets, and other treats, symbolize the spirit of giving and the importance of community during the holiday season. The Waifs and Strays Society, founded in 1883, aimed to rescue and rehabilitate children who were abandoned, orphaned, or in need of proper care. By the 1920s, the organization had grown significantly, with numerous homes and schools across the UK. The collaboration between Stockwell College and St Elizabeth's Home reflects the strong sense of community and compassion that characterized these institutions and their commitment to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable children. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the past and the enduring power of kindness and generosity, especially during the holiday season. It also highlights the rich history of charitable organizations like the Waifs and Strays Society and their lasting impact on the lives of countless children.
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