Geteisterd België. Pt. 1

Geteisterd België. Pt. 1

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Contributor(s):
Zwerdling, Michael, former owner
Bieshaar & Zoon (Firm), publisher
Publication:
Rotterdam : Bieshaar & Zoon, [1914?]
Language(s):
Dutch
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nurses
Famous Persons
Military Personnel
World War I
Belgium
Elisabeth, Queen, consort of Albert I, King of the Belgians, 1876-1965.
Genre(s):
Postcards
Abstract:
This postcard is one of four that when merged show the black and white image of Elisabeth of Bavaria, Queen of Belgium in a nurse's uniform standing in front of various scenes of destruction in Visé, Belgium. The Germans entered Visé on August 4, 1914, the day of the invasion. The Queen established several hospitals for wounded soldiers, including a Red Cross hospital at the palace. She also paid many visits to the wounded. Her efforts during the war earned her the nickname of "Queen Nurse." This card shows the upper right side of the Queen's face. She wears a white nurse's veil. Behind her are the ruins of several buildings and soldiers kneeling, some with guns raised.
Copyright:
This item may be under copyright protection; contact the copyright owner for permission before re-use.
Extent:
1 postcard : 9 x 14 cm
Provenance:
Purchase; Michael Zwerdling; 2004; 04-22.
Technique:
black & white
NLM Unique ID:
101680662 (See catalog record)
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101680662