Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry
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Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - Laundry
Josiah Mason Orphanage, Birmingham - girls at work in the laundry. Date: 1890s
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© Mary Evans/Peter Higginbotham Collection
Birmingham Carehome Josiah Laundry Mason Orhanage Orphanage Orphans Services Welfare Childrens
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Josiah Mason Orphanage in Birmingham during the 1890s. The image shows a group of young girls, dressed in simple cotton frocks and aprons, busy at work in the laundry room. Their expressions are focused and determined as they wash, wring out, and hang clothes to dry. The laundry room, with its large sinks, wooden tables, and open windows, is filled with the scent of detergent and the sound of water sloshing against the porcelain. The Josiah Mason Orphanage, established in 1858, was a charitable institution that provided care and support for children who had been orphaned, abandoned, or left destitute. The home offered a range of services, including education, medical care, and vocational training. The laundry was an essential part of the daily routine, teaching the girls valuable skills that would serve them well in their future lives. The photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of these children, who were away from their families and living in an institution. It shows their resilience and determination in the face of adversity, as they worked together to keep the home running smoothly. The image also highlights the importance of community and the role that charitable institutions played in providing care and support to vulnerable children during this period. The Josiah Mason Orphanage closed its doors in 1953, but its legacy lives on in the many lives it touched. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the important work that children's homes and charities continue to do today, providing care, support, and opportunities to children who need it most.
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