London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round ItAnonymous
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London and Its Environs Described, vol. 4 (of 6): Containing an Account of Whatever is Most Remarkable for Grandeur, Elegance, Curiosity or Use, in the City and in the Country Twenty Miles Round It
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London (England) -- Description and travel -- Early works to 1800; London (England) -- Gazetteers -- Early works to 1800
V. Upon their admission, if their apparel is in any tolerable condition,
it is to be cleaned, ticketed, and laid by, in order to be returned them
whenever they leave the house: but if such apparel be too fine for their
station, it shall be sold, and the produce brought to their account.
They are to wear an uniform of light grey, and in their whole dress to
be plain and neat.
VI. Each ward is to dine at a separate table. The matron is to dine at
the head of the table of the superior ward; and the head of each ward is
to dine at the upper end of each table, and to say grace.
VII. Each person is to be employed in some work or business according to
her ability, and have such part of the benefit arising from her labour
and ingenuity as the committee shall judge she deserves; which sum may
be increased by the bounty of the house, as favourable opportunities may
offer, for establishing them in the world. The articles proposed for
their employment are, making their own cloaths both linen and woollen;
knitting, spinning, making bone lace, black lace, artificial flowers,
childrens toys, winding silk, drawing patterns, making women and
childrens shoes, mantuas, stays, coats, &c. but no part of their labour
is to be sold in the house, but at some other place appointed by the
committee. In their work, as in every other circumstance, the utmost
care and delicacy, humanity and tenderness will be observed, that this
establishment may not be thought a house of correction, or even of hard
labour, but a safe retreat from their distressful circumstances.
VIII. From Lady-day to Michaelmas they are to rise at six and be in bed
at ten; and from Michaelmas to Lady-day are to rise at seven and be in
bed at nine; and after that time no fire or candle shall be allowed,
except in the sick ward.
IX. They are to breakfast at nine o’clock, and be allowed half an hour;
and are to dine at one o’clock, and be allowed an hour; they may leave
off work at six in the winter, and seven in summer.
X. No Governor, or any other person shall be permitted to visit the
wards, or any of the women, without leave in writing first obtained from
the Treasurer or Chairman, and two of the committee, except in cases
provided for, and in all cases the matron to attend them.
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