California House: for disabled Belgian soldiers

California House: for disabled Belgian soldiers

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
de Smet, Leon, 1881-1966, artist
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Publication:
[England] : [publisher not identified], [1914]
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nurses
Military Personnel
World War I
Belgium
Genre(s):
Postcards
Abstract:
Postcard featuring a black and white illustration of a nurse helping a soldier with a crutch under his left arm. This is an example of the nurse as Jesus. The nurse supports the soldier and appears to be kissing his hand to express tenderness, compassion, and perhaps appreciation of the soldier's sacrifice.
Copyright:
Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use.
Extent:
1 postcard : 14 x 9 cm
Provenance:
Purchase ; Michael Zwerdling ; 2004 ; 04-22.
Technique:
black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101611736 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D04672
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101611736