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Holly Mount Orphanage, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire
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Holly Mount Orphanage, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire
Girls in the sewing room, some using machines, at the Holly Mount Orphanage / School for Roman Catholic girls at Tottington, near Bury. Date: Date unknown
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Media ID 14308274
© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Bury Date Holly Machines Mount Orphanage Sewing Unknown Tottington
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: Girls at Work in the Sewing Room, Holly Mount Orphanage, Tottington, Bury, Lancashire This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Holly Mount Orphanage and School for Roman Catholic girls in Tottington, near Bury, Lancashire. The image, taken in the sewing room, shows a group of young girls intently focused on their tasks, some operating sewing machines while others work on pieces by hand. The room is filled with the soft hum of the machines and the gentle clatter of needles against fabric. The Holly Mount Orphanage, founded in 1866, was dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for Roman Catholic girls who had been orphaned, abandoned, or otherwise in need of care. The institution offered education, training, and a sense of community to its residents, instilling in them essential life skills and values that would help them thrive in the world beyond the orphanage. Sewing was an essential skill for young girls in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as it provided them with the ability to create their own clothing and contribute to their families' households. The girls at Holly Mount Orphanage would have learned the art of sewing from the nuns and sisters who ran the institution, and the practice would have served not only as a practical skill but also as a source of pride and accomplishment. This photograph offers a glimpse into the daily life of the girls at Holly Mount Orphanage, revealing their determination, focus, and resilience as they worked together in the sewing room. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of education, community, and the power of perseverance in the face of adversity.
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