Penn Sewing School Report of the Dorcas for 1886 and 1887

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Date created 1886-1887
Creator Penn Sewing School (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Description

Written by Elizabeth L. Coale, Manager of the Dorcas. She describes the contents of the "Dorcas Box," which are the garments donated to the organization and the garments made by the students. Mentions the girls are having issues meeting their deadlines, which forces them to "go without" needed clothes.

Size 2 pages
Type Text
Subjects Sewing schools | Women in education | Vocational education
Geographical location Philadelphia (Pa.)
Language English
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Local identifier A00181109
Collection

Penn Sewing School Records, SFHL-RG4-056 (explore contents)

Contributing institution Friends Historical Library of Swarthmore College
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