Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 6
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Barnardos before-and-after promotional card No. 6
Oneof promotional before-and-after cards from Barnardo s. No.6 is captioned I m in work now, you know. (See also images in this collection for corresponding before card, and card reverse.) Date: circa 1880s
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Barnardos Captioned Homes Promotional Reverse Youth Before And After Childrens
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This before-and-after promotional card from Barnardo's, No. 6, showcases the transformative impact of the organization's work on children in need during the late 1800s. The image on the right, titled "I'm in work now, you know," depicts a well-dressed young boy with a confident expression, holding a hat in his hand. In stark contrast, the corresponding before image on the left shows the same boy, dressed in tattered clothes and looking sad and downtrodden. Barnardo's, founded by Dr. Thomas Barnardo in 1867, was a leading children's charity in the UK that provided care and support to vulnerable children, particularly those who were homeless, orphaned, or neglected. The organization operated a network of homes and farms, where children were given shelter, education, and training to help them become self-sufficient and productive members of society. The reverse side of the card provides a brief description of Barnardo's mission and achievements, emphasizing the importance of giving children a chance to improve their lives through hard work and dedication. The card's message resonated deeply with the public, and Barnardo's became a symbol of hope and progress for generations of children in need. This historical promotional card is a poignant reminder of the crucial role that charities like Barnardo's have played in shaping the lives of countless children and giving them the opportunity to build a better future for themselves.
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