of the school between Sarah Peter and a committee from the Franklin Institute. Thomas Braidwood returned two years later as principal, and served in the position from 1856 to 1873. Elizabeth Croasdale took over as principal in 1873. At the beginning of Croasdale’s tenure, older women comprised the majority of students, but demographics began to shift to younger women throughout her time as principal. Emily Sartain took over as principal in 1886.
Several members of the Sartain family played a large role in the development of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women. John Sartain, an engraver, was elected to the board of directors in 1868, serving as board vice president from 1873 to 1887. Emily Sartain, his daughter, served as principal for 33 years, retiring in 1920. Beginning in 1887, Emily’s brother, William, also taught a portrait painting class at the school.
John’s granddaughter and Emily’s niece, Harriet Sartain, who graduated from the Philadelphia School of Design for Women in 1892, took over as the …
SAT EBRW 25%
605
SAT EBRW 75%
688
SAT Math 25th %
628
SAT Math 75th %
723
ACT Composite 25th %
25
ACT Composite 50th %
27
ACT Composite 75th %
31
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