YWCA light

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YWCA light

This example would have originally hung outside YWCA hostels in England to help rehouse homeless women and create a central safe house for them to spend time and socialize.

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Description

A rare example of a late 19th Century Young Women’s Christian Association “YWCA” Hostel Club advertising light.

The first YWCA was established in England in 1855, when two groups met to aid women: one group formed a Prayer Union to pray for women, and the other founded Christian homes for young women. The two groups merged in 1877 and took the name Young Women’s Christian Association.

Size in inches: H 22” x W 12” x D 12” With Chain 34” drop total

Item Condition

Completely solid in structure and form, with aged wear across all its surfaces including rust across the enamel gallery and patina across brass ceiling rose, the edge of the shade rims is damaged but luckily can’t be seen once the gallery in attached, the glass shows light scratches but is fine once lit. This light has been rewired to a UK 240v electrical standard bayonet socket. We suggest you get a professional to install this light before using. in overall good presentable condition.

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