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American meatpackers calendar page, 1899, showing a Red Cross nurse comforting a much decorated soldier with a letter from home just after the Spanish-American War. Ironically, more casualties resulted from disease and embalmed-beef than from battle
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American meatpackers calendar page, 1899, showing a Red Cross nurse comforting a much decorated soldier with a letter from home just after the Spanish-American War. Ironically, more casualties resulted from disease and embalmed-beef than from battle
NURSE: CALENDAR, 1899.
American meatpackers calendar page, 1899, showing a Red Cross nurse comforting a much decorated soldier with a letter from home just after the Spanish-American War. Ironically, more casualties resulted from disease and embalmed-beef than from battle
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1899 Advertising Calendar Caring Food Hospital Injured Medic Medicine Nurse Red Cross Spanish American War
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This print from 1899 depicts a poignant scene in the aftermath of the Spanish-American War. In the image, an American meatpackers calendar page showcases a Red Cross nurse offering solace to a heavily decorated soldier. The nurse tenderly comforts him as he reads a heartfelt letter from home, providing much-needed emotional support during his recovery. Ironically, this snapshot serves as a reminder that more casualties resulted from disease and embalmed beef than actual battle wounds during this time. It highlights the harsh reality faced by soldiers who not only had to endure physical injuries but also grappled with health complications caused by contaminated food supplies. The interior setting of what appears to be a hospital emphasizes the importance of medical care and attention given to injured servicemen. This advertisement subtly promotes both medicine and nursing as crucial elements in aiding soldiers' recovery. As we delve into this historical artifact, it transports us back to late 19th-century America – an era characterized by rapid industrialization and societal changes. The presence of both men and women in this image challenges traditional gender roles, showcasing how women played pivotal roles in caring for wounded soldiers on the frontlines. Overall, this evocative photograph captures not only an intimate moment between nurse and soldier but also sheds light on important issues surrounding healthcare practices at the turn of the century.
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