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The Foundlings

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Title

The Foundlings

Description

Headpiece designed for a Power of Attorney authorizing collectors of donations to the Foundling Hospital; Thomas Coram receiving a baby from a weeping mother, beside whom a dagger lies on the ground, and, on the left, uniformed children emerging from the Hospital carrying the tools of various useful trades; proof before letters. 1739 Etching and engraving.

Source

The British Museum

Publisher

Date

1739

Rights

Copyright held by the British Museum

License

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