Convenzione di Ginevra, 1866-1904

Convenzione di Ginevra, 1866-1904

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Publication:
Roma : Stab A. Marzi, 1903
Language(s):
Italian
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Military Personnel
Transportation of Patients
International Cooperation
Warfare -- ethics
Genre(s):
Postcard
Abstract:
On the left hand side of the postcard is a color drawing of a young woman in a flowing robe and cape holding a Red Cross flag in her right arm and supporting a wounded soldier on the verge of collapse with her left. On either side of them are flags of foreign nations. Above them is a banner that says Compagnie di sanita, with Swizzera on one end and Italia on the other. On the right hand side of the postcard is a black and white drawing of wounded soldiers in a battle field being carried on strechers toward a large tent with a red Cross flag on it.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 postcard : 9 x 14 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
color
NLM Unique ID:
101657012 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
D04525
OCLC no.:
909852144
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101657012