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There is death in the cup. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1892, at the time of the great cholera epidemic in Hamburg, Germany
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There is death in the cup. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1892, at the time of the great cholera epidemic in Hamburg, Germany
CHOLERA: HAMBURG, 1892.
There is death in the cup. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1892, at the time of the great cholera epidemic in Hamburg, Germany
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1892 Apron Bucket Cholera Daughter Death Drink Epidemic Father Hamburg Illness Infection Medicine Milk Pitcher Sister Top Hat Yoke Carrying Pole
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This haunting wood engraving captures the grim reality of the great cholera epidemic that struck Hamburg, Germany in 1892. The image depicts a scene within an interior of a house during this dark period in history. A man wearing a top hat stands at the center, holding a pitcher filled with milk, unknowingly carrying death itself. His daughter, dressed in an apron and clutching her sister's hand, looks on with innocence and vulnerability. The streets outside are bustling with activity as men carry buckets and medicine to combat the infection that has gripped the city. In the background, we see a boy carrying a yoke laden with buckets while his father follows closely behind. It is clear that everyone is affected by this devastating disease. This print serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of life during turn-of-the-century times when diseases like cholera could spread rapidly through contaminated water sources. The artist skillfully portrays both despair and hopelessness through their intricate engravings. As we gaze upon this historical artifact from 1892, it compels us to reflect on how far medical advancements have come since then. It also reminds us to be grateful for our access to clean drinking water and modern healthcare systems which protect us from such deadly epidemics.
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