Untitled
Dr Barnardo's Homes
Category
Glass
Date
c. 1900 - c. 1924
Materials
Glass
Measurements
83 x 83 mm
Place of origin
Great Britain
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 672459
Summary
A square shaped magic lantern style glass slide manufactured for the Dr. Barnardo’s Homes charity. The slide has an image of children sitting on pews in a church setting. There is a minister standing at a lectern with a large pipe organ visible behind him. On the rear side of the slide ‘S.89’ is painted in white in the top left corner and a round cream label has the number ‘13’ written on it in ink in the top right corner. Along the bottom edge on the rear side there is a white label with the following text printed on it: ‘This Slide is the Property of the National Waifs’ Association (Dr. Barnardo’s Homes).’ Dr. Barnardo’s Homes is a British charity founded in 1866 by Thomas John Barnardo.
Provenance
Manufactured for Dr. Barnardo's Homes circa early 1900's. Purchased by The National Trust Museum Of Childhood from Gary White on 7th March 2020 as part of the Collecting Cultures 'Exploring Childhoods' project.
Marks and inscriptions
Rear of slide at top left: Painted in white: 'S.89' Rear of slide at top right: Written in ink on circular label: '13' Rear of slide on bottom edge: Label with printed text: 'This Slide is the Property of the National Waifs’ Association (Dr. Barnardo’s Homes).’
Makers and roles
Dr Barnardo's Homes , manufacturer