This exhibition is a survey from the beginning of recorded civilization to the present. We have put together images from many cultures and eras to look at the different ways girls have been represented. Certainly no singular image is indicative of an entire cultural viewpoint, thus we have utilized specific and general examples where appropriate.

As many societies do not record lasting representations of people, especially children, and others still have yet to really be thoughtfully examined, this exhibition is necessarily considerate of what images are accessible and informative on the themes we would like to illuminate.

There are noticeable gaps in the record. This is due to a lack of primary research as well as availability of digital images.