...’ work and that of other organizations. 53 The proceeds could be substantial, as in 1873, when a St. Patrick’s Day public festival and ball garnered $4,500 for the sisters’ work. 54 While the Daughters of Charity quickly established themselves as a fixture in the landscape of Comstock...

...Georgina Brewis This article considers the material culture of charity and philanthropy, arguing that objects and artifacts related to charitable causes and campaigns are important sources for research and teaching. Recent scholarship explores the challenges faced in preserving and enabling access...