2009.070.001
Object Name
Photograph
Date Made
1996
Materials
photograph
Catalogue Number
2009.070.001
Dimensions

l: 28.8 cm x w: 35.9 cm

Description

This is a colour photograph of an aerial view of Quarriers Village in Scotland. It is captioned '"'The Orphan Homes of Scotland', Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir. // Presented by Quarriers // to // The City of Kingston // 5th June 1996 // To mark the 125th Anniversary of Quarriers Homes // and the historic ties between Quarriers' Children and the Province of Ontario, Canada." It is signed "Wm/ Quarrier" and "(illegible) Lee General Director". It is framed in two layered photographic mats of green and white.

History

Quarriers Village is a group of venues including the original village for the care of children and adults with disabilities or in need of assistance since 1878.