Social Welfare Collection

Samuel van Houten, 1874
1577630 Samuel van Houten, 1874; (add.info.: Samuel van Houten (1837 - 1930) Dutch liberal politician. Van Houten introduced a law in 1874

Housing the Poor, 1647. Creator: Joost Cornelisz Droochsloot
Housing the Poor, 1647

St. Vincent's Orphan's Home, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
St. Vincent's Orphan's Home, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

Institute for the blind, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Institute for the blind, Saginaw, Mich. between 1900 and 1910

A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. Creator: Robert Barnes
A Christening in the Chapel of the Foundling Hospital, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Loeb, Irene, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 23. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Loeb, Irene, Miss, portrait photograph, 1912 July 23

H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Examining Lord Shaftsbury before the Royal Commission... 1891. Creator: Unknown
H.R.H. The Prince of Wales Examining Lord Shaftsbury before the Royal Commission on the Housing of the Poor, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44

Democratic Finance (colour litho)
964605 Democratic Finance (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Democratic Finance. From Truth, 25 December 1909.); © Look and Learn

Le Bureau des Nourrices in Paris, c. 1820 (colour engraving)
CHT289131 Le Bureau des Nourrices in Paris, c.1820 (colour engraving) by Marlet, Jean Henri (1771-1847) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

"Hooray! I believe I ve broken my arm"(colour litho)
818363 " Hooray! I believe I ve broken my arm" (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Hooray! I believe I ve broken my arm")

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Democratic Finance: A Vital Pillar - This color lithograph illustrates the distribution of financial aid in the 19th century, as seen in Le Bureau des Nourrices in Paris around 1820. The scene showcases the compassionate hand of the state, providing assistance to those in need. Contrast this image with the humorous relief of a color litho titled "Hooray. I believe I've broken my arm," which reminds us that even in times of hardship, a sense of humor can bring momentary joy. Social welfare programs continue to bridge the gap between adversity and hope, ensuring that the basic needs of individuals are met, fostering a more equitable society. #SocialWelfare #DemocraticFinance #HistoricalCompassion #LeBureaudesNourrices #HumorInHardships