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

Children who were new to the Society were presented with a fresh parcel of clean clothes and shoes. These would be sent out from Society storage depots, where donated goods were kept. Once they had settled into their new life, Society children were made responsible for looking after their clothing, and polishing their shoes.

Ref: XX18
Title: 'Waif' girl
Date: Around 1890
Location: Bristol
Creator: Unknown

Description:
Children who were new to the Society were presented with a fresh parcel of clean clothes and shoes. These would be sent out from Society storage depots, where donated goods were kept. Once they had settled into their new life, Society children were made responsible for looking after their clothing, and polishing their shoes.

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