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Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant - Holiday Home
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Asile de Petits Orphelins, Menilmontant - Holiday Home
Holiday home for the Asile de Petits Enfants (Home for young orphans), Menilmontant, Paris. Date: early 1900s
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Asile Enfants Orphan Orphanage Orphans Petits Welfare Childrens Menilmontant
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of a holiday home for the young orphans of the Asile de Petits Enfants in Menilmontant, Paris, during the early 1900s. The image transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the lives of these children who were cared for in this institution. The Asile de Petits Enfants was a welfare organization dedicated to providing shelter, education, and care for orphaned and abandoned children in Paris. This particular holiday home was a respite for these children, providing them with a brief reprieve from the daily routine of the orphanage. The photograph shows a group of children, dressed in their Sunday best, gathered around a table in a rustic outdoor setting. Their faces are filled with joy and excitement as they engage in a lively game or activity. The warm sunlight filters through the trees, casting dappled shadows on the ground and creating a sense of tranquility and peace. Despite the challenges these children faced in their daily lives, moments like these allowed them to experience the simple pleasures of childhood. The holiday home provided a much-needed break from the harsh realities of their circumstances, offering them a chance to be children and to enjoy the beauty of nature. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of providing care and support for orphaned and abandoned children, and the role that community and compassion can play in shaping their lives for the better.
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