12917668. Carpentry benches and tools at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax
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12917668. Carpentry benches and tools at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax
Carpentry benches and tools at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage, Halifax. Date: 1930s
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Benches Carpentry Crossley Halifax Orphan Orphanage Orphans Porter Tools Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of quiet industry and learning at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage in Halifax during the 1930s. The image shows a group of children, dressed in simple yet practical clothing, intently focused on their carpentry tasks at a long, wooden bench. The tools laid out before them - saws, hammers, chisels, and planes - suggest that they are engaged in a hands-on project, perhaps building a toy or a small piece of furniture. The carpentry program was just one of many initiatives designed to provide education, care, and skills training for the orphaned and destitute children who resided at the Crossley and Porter Orphanage. Established in 1866, the institution was dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for those in need, with a particular focus on preparing its wards for a successful transition into adulthood. The children in the photograph appear to be deeply engaged in their work, their expressions serious and determined. Their posture and demeanor suggest that they take pride in their craft and are eager to learn new skills. The presence of the carpentry benches and tools at the orphanage underscores the institution's commitment to providing practical, hands-on training that would equip its children with valuable life skills and prepare them for future employment opportunities. The photograph offers a poignant glimpse into the daily life of the Crossley and Porter Orphanage during the 1930s, a time when the welfare of children was a pressing social concern. It serves as a reminder of the importance of education, care, and the power of learning a trade or skill to transform the lives of vulnerable children and help them build a brighter future.
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