The London Orphan Asylum, Clapton: the facade as planned. Engraving by W. H. Carpenter and W. Carpenter, c.1821.

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The London Orphan Asylum, Clapton: the facade as planned. Engraving by W. H. Carpenter and W. Carpenter, c.1821. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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This print probably represents the competition-winning design made by Inman in 1821. A cheaper, less elaborate version was completed two years later. It was used for other purposes in this century, and largely demolished in 1977

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[London]

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1 print : engraving ; image 11 x 33.5 cm

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London Orphan Asylum On the reverse of the print is part of a notice soliciting further subscriptions to the building fund. At the time of printing only (pounds) 6,000 had been raised, but costs were estimated at (pounds) 15,000. Part of the list of subscribers is also visible

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Not in B. Adams, London illustrated, London, 1983

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Wellcome Collection 39528i

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