Drawings by wards of the Adult Orphan Institution, London.
Published / Created:
London, 1831.
Physical Description:
16 drawings : graphite ; sheets 19 x 25 cm or smaller, on mounts 40 x 46 cm or smaller
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:14541640
Classification:
Drawings & Watercolors
Notes:
The Adult Orphan Institution was established in 1820, "for the relief and education of the friendless and unprovided orphan daughters of clergymen of the established Church, and of military and naval officers." Its regulations state: "That the education of the wards consist of sound and useful knowledge, together with such accomplishments as may qualify them to become governesses or teachers ..." Wards were admitted between the ages of 14 and 17. The institution operated at Someries House (a building designed by John Nash), adjacent to Regent's Park, London. See: An account of the Adult Orphan Institution (London: J. Jesse, 1831).
Subject Terms:
Augusta Sophia, Princess, daughter of George III, King of Great Britain, 1768–1840. | Adult Orphan Institution (London, England) | Girls -- Education -- Great Britain. | Orphanages -- Great Britain. | Orphans -- Great Britain. | Children of military personnel -- Great Britain. | Drawing -- Study and teaching. | Governesses -- Great Britain. | Teachers -- Training of -- Great Britain. | Church buildings. | Ruins. | Castles.
Form/Genre:
Graphite drawings.
Contributors:
Back, Lydia Charlotte, 1810 or 1811– | Bishop, Anna Maria, 1810 or 1811– | Gibbon, Martha Ann, 1809 or 1810– | Dehane, Eleanor, 1809 or 1810– | Hildyard, Sarah Ann, 1809 or 1810– | Keily, Gertrude, 1809– or 1810– | Knox, Mary Haworth, 1811 or 1812– | Mascall, Eloise, 1810 or 1811– | Morgan, Jane Elizabeth, 1812 or 1813– | Savory, Mary Rebekah, 1812 or 1813– | Smith, Margaret, 1811 or 1812– | Stephens, H. S. | Webb, Amelia, 1809 or 1810– | Wilson, Eliza, 1809 or 1810– | Adult Orphan Institution (London, England)