Author: Chadwick, Sir Edwin (1800-1890). English social reformer who changed England's Poor Laws and instituted reforms in urban sanitation and public health
Title: Autograph Close Signed by the English Social Reformer Sir Edwin Chadwick.
Description: 19th Century. - Sir Edwin Chadwick's closing sentiments "to education. Yours truly E. Chadwick" penned on 1-1/2 inch high by 4-1/4 inch wide creamy white paper. The letter "s" in "yours" is smudged. Once folded, the corners are clipped and the edges are darkened. The autograph was likely once mounted into an album as evidenced by glue stains and paper remnants adhering to the edges of the verso. Good.

The English social reformer Sir Edwin Chadwick (1800-1890) was a leader in reforming England's Poor Laws. A follower of the Utilitarian philosopher Jeremy Bentham, Chadwick instituted major reforms in urban sanitation and public health and pioneered the use of scientific surveys to identify all phases of social problems. Good .

Keywords: HISTORY; SOCIAL REFORM; SOCIOLOGY; SIR EDWIN CHADWICK; NINETEENTH CENTURY; 19TH CENTURY; AUTOGRAPH; SIGNED; SIGNATURE; EDUCATION; POOR LAWS; URBAN SANITATION; PUBLIC HEALTH; SCIENTIFIC SURVEY.

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