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Association for the Sale of Work by Ladies of limited means

Association for the Sale of Work by Ladies of limited means, 16, Berners Street, Oxford Street. Established in 1858. For affording to those who have no means of disposing of their work an opportunity of ready sale. 250 ladies were assisted in this manner during the past year. Orders are thankfully received for every kind of needle work. There are constantly on view of the saleroom articles of embroidery, paper and wax flowers, illuminations, leather work, &c. &c.

Income during the year, £1193; this includes £769 from sale of work.

Treasurer, H. Gerard Hoare, Esq.—Collector, Mr. Goddard.—Secretary, Miss Beard.

SOURCE: The Charities of London, by Samuel Low, Jun., London: Sampson Low, Son,
and Marston, Milton House, Ludgate Hill. 1861.