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St Vincent's children

St Vincent's children, 1914? - 1950s, courtesy of Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre, Ministry. Subiaco/Wembley. 1.9 Sisters of Mercy Perth Congregation 1846 - 2013.

Title
St Vincent's children
Description

'St Vincent's children' is a digital copy of an undated photograph from the Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre. It shows a group of young children and babies in front of the St Vincent's Foundling Home. Also present are older girls, who would have been from the St Joseph's Girls' Orphanage. These older girls helped staff and sisters care for the children in St Vincent's. An approximate date range of 1914 to 1950s has been given, based on the children's clothing.

Date
1914? - 1950s
Source
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre, Ministry. Subiaco/Wembley. 1.9 Sisters of Mercy Perth Congregation 1846 - 2013
Rights
Institute of Sisters of Mercy of Australia and Papua New Guinea Archives and Heritage Centre

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