[The Foundlings], William Hogarth, 1739

Power of attorney authorizing collectors of donations to the foundling hospital; a headpiece showing thomas coram receiving a baby from a weeping mother, beside whom a dagger lies on the ground, and, on the left, uniformed children emerging from the hospital carrying the tools of various useful trades; engraved lettering below. 1739 etching and engraving, with engraved lettering. Date: 1739. Dimensions: Height: 114 mm (image); Height: 361 mm (plate mark); Width: 210 mm; Width: 216 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Thomas Coram. Collection: British Museum. (The Foundlings) (BM 1868,0822.1552)