Driehonderdjarig bestaan van het burgerweeshuis te Amsterdam 1820

This silver medal, commemorating the tercentenary of the Amsterdam civic orphanage, embodies early 19th-century Dutch societal values. Though created by an anonymous artist, its existence speaks volumes about the orphanage’s place within Amsterdam. Notice the orphanage’s emblem, a dove, centered and radiant, symbolizing care and guidance. The inscription celebrates the orphanage's 300-year anniversary, alongside the names of the regents in 1820. Orphanages weren't just charitable institutions, they reflected the era’s attitudes towards social welfare, and who was deemed worthy of care. This medal embodies the convergence of civic pride and social responsibility. It prompts us to reflect on the stories of countless children who passed through the orphanage's doors, while also making us think about the evolving nature of care.