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Antique Framed Print : Kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, London, WW1
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Kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, London, WW1
Red Cross nurses in the kitchen at Weir Red Cross Hospital, Balham, South London. Mrs Tytler, head cook, manages the kitchen with a staff of Kensington Red Cross VAD members. Date: 1915
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Media ID 14206020
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Balham Cook Kensington Kitchen Nurse Nurses Nursing Staff Weir
14"x12" (36x31cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, the Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.6cm x 24.4cm (7.7" x 9.6")
Estimated Product Size is 31.2cm x 36.3cm (12.3" x 14.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the daily life of the Weir Red Cross Hospital in Balham, South London, during the tumultuous year of 1915. Amidst the backdrop of the First World War, the image portrays a group of dedicated Red Cross nurses, clad in their distinctive uniforms, gathered around the kitchen table. At the helm is Mrs. Tytler, the head cook, who skillfully manages the kitchen operations with the assistance of a team of Kensington Red Cross VAD (Voluntary Aid Detachment) members. The kitchen, a vital hub of activity, was responsible for providing sustenance and nourishment for the wounded soldiers and nurses at the hospital. With the war raging on the front lines, the importance of maintaining a well-functioning kitchen cannot be overstated. The women in this photograph embody the spirit of selflessness and resilience that characterized the Red Cross during this period. The image offers a glimpse into the daily life of the hospital, providing a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by ordinary people during the Great War. The simple act of preparing and sharing a meal takes on new meaning as we consider the larger historical context of this photograph. The Weir Red Cross Hospital, located in Balham, South London, played a crucial role in the medical response to the war effort. This photograph, with its intimate portrayal of the kitchen staff, offers a unique perspective on the war's impact on everyday life and the extraordinary efforts of ordinary people to support the war effort.
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