Emptying the Missionary Box
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Emptying the Missionary Box
Emptying the Missionary Box -- a smartly-dressed woman empties coins onto a plate.
1894
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1894 Benevolence Cash Charitable Charity Coin Coins Donation Donations Empty Emptying Good Intentions Missionary Money Smart Trimmed Trimming
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the spirit of benevolence and generosity during the late Victorian era. The smartly-dressed woman in this 1894 photograph is in the midst of emptying the contents of a missionary box, carefully transferring coins onto a plate. Her elegant attire, complete with a fur-trimmed coat and hat, contrasts sharply with the simple, rustic wooden box from which she is extracting the donations. The missionary box, a common sight in churches and public spaces during this period, served as a collection point for charitable donations to support various religious and humanitarian causes. The woman's deliberate and focused expression suggests that she takes great care in ensuring every coin is accounted for, reflecting the importance and seriousness of the cause she is supporting. The presence of men in the background, also dressed in their Sunday best, adds to the sense of community and shared responsibility for giving. The scene exudes an air of middle-class respectability, with everyone contributing what they can to make a difference in the lives of those in need. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of small acts of kindness and the collective impact they can have on the world. The woman's good intentions, embodied in her meticulous emptying of the missionary box, continue to resonate with us today, inspiring us to give generously and make a positive difference in our own communities.
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