A phycisian vaccinating American-bound passsengers on a railroad train from Montreal, Canada, site of a smallpox epidemic. Wood engraving, American, 1885

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A phycisian vaccinating American-bound passsengers on a railroad train from Montreal, Canada, site of a smallpox epidemic. Wood engraving, American, 1885

SMALLPOX VACCINATION, 1885.
A phycisian vaccinating American-bound passsengers on a railroad train from Montreal, Canada, site of a smallpox epidemic. Wood engraving, American, 1885

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1885 Canada Canadian Doctor Epidemic Illness Infection Injection Medicine Passenger Smallpox Train Car Upper Class Vaccination

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This wood engraving from 1885 depicts a poignant scene during a smallpox epidemic in Montreal, Canada. The image showcases a physician diligently vaccinating American-bound passengers on a railroad train. As the train car becomes an impromptu medical station, the doctor's presence brings hope and protection to those embarking on their journey to America. The engraving captures the urgency of the situation as people seek refuge from the rampant illness. Amongst them is a young girl, her face reflecting both fear and trust in the hands of this skilled physician. The artist skillfully portrays not only the physical act of vaccination but also conveys emotions that accompany such moments of vulnerability. In this historical context, transportation played a crucial role in spreading diseases across borders. This image serves as a reminder of how epidemics can transcend boundaries and necessitate immediate action regardless of nationality or social class. The intricate details within this wood engraving highlight various elements: women dressed in upper-class attire alongside ordinary passengers seeking safety; medicine becoming synonymous with travel; infection looming large amidst journeys filled with uncertainty. Ultimately, this powerful artwork encapsulates both the resilience and determination exhibited by individuals combating infectious diseases while emphasizing humanity's collective responsibility to protect one another through vaccinations - then as now.

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