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[ New Search ] War Nursery: Child Painting Location : Philadelphia, PA Date : Nov, 1942 Agency : WPA Owner : NARA (SPB) Medium : B&W Photo Control Number : RG 69-12-F-5191 Enlarged Image Description : This young lady in the war-time nursery at the House of Industry in Philadelphia, has donned an apron. She may be no Rosa Bonheur but she has plenty of fun with paints. The Federal Works Agency will allot grants of Lanham Act funds for Child Care Centers for the young children of women in war industry. Listed Under: [Education][Nursery Schools][War Nurseries, PA]