Date:1890 - 1892 (c.)
Description:The harsh discipline of the reformatory was reinforced through the use of stark uniforms. The uniform was intended to remove the child’s individual identity. Each new inmate in the reformatory was photographed. These images could be used by the institution to catch offenders if they escaped.
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Donor ref:BA&H: MS 244/96 (110/2470)
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