A MEMOIR OF HARRIET WARE; first superintendent of the Children's Home, in the city of Providence
first edition
1850 · Providence
Providence: George H. Whitney, 1850. First Edition. 12mo, pp.151. Engraved portrait, Original cloth, some stained, a very good copy. With the ownership signature of "Lizzie Moore | Children's Home | Providence, RI | May 18, 1864." The children's home movement was popular throughout the country. Women purchased or made two articles of clothing to share with needy children. (Inventory #: 43516)