A Harp in Lowndes Square

Set in a schoolroom in Lowndes Square, the story introduces a child dressed in a mismatched plum-colored satin frock, repurposed from her mother's discarded clothing. As she focuses on cutting out a doll and its cardboard wardrobe, a sense of vulnerability and discomfort envelops her, highlighting themes of childhood innocence and societal expectations. The scene captures a poignant moment of creativity amid feelings of inadequacy.