Hidden Lives Revealed - Pets: In the garden of St Martin's Home

Sitting on Matron's knee, the Home's cat forms the centre of attention in this group photograph. The Society believed that keeping a pet encouraged children to be responsible, and taught them 'the many lessons which the care of some gentle, loveable animal would give.'

Ref: 1565
Title: In the garden of St Martin's Home
Date: Around 1910
Location: St Martin's Home, Surbiton, London
Creator: Unknown

Description:
Sitting on Matron's knee, the Home's cat forms the centre of attention in this group photograph. The Society believed that keeping a pet encouraged children to be responsible, and taught them 'the many lessons which the care of some gentle, loveable animal would give.'

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