Hidden Lives Revealed - Waifs and strays: 'Waif' girl

This girl looks to be about 12 years old, and the Society received children from a wide age range - some were as young as three months, while the oldest could be 16 years old. When children came into care, it could be difficult to establish their exact age as few possessed any personal records.

Ref: XX22
Title: 'Waif' girl
Date: Around 1890
Location: Bristol
Creator: Unknown

Description:
This girl looks to be about 12 years old, and the Society received children from a wide age range - some were as young as three months, while the oldest could be 16 years old. When children came into care, it could be difficult to establish their exact age as few possessed any personal records.

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