Patients suffering from insolation treated at Centre Street Hospital in New York City (USA) around 1870 - Colour engraving 19th century (Sun-struck patients at Centre Street Hospital, New York City)

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Patients suffering from insolation treated at Centre Street Hospital in New York City (USA) around 1870 - Colour engraving 19th century (Sun-struck patients at Centre Street Hospital, New York City)

NWI4954668 Patients suffering from insolation treated at Centre Street Hospital in New York City (USA) around 1870 - Colour engraving 19th century (Sun-struck patients at Centre Street Hospital, New York City, 1870s - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration); (add.info.: Patients suffering from insolation treated at Centre Street Hospital in New York City (USA) around 1870 - Colour engraving 19th century (Sun-struck patients at Centre Street Hospital, New York City, 1870s - Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration)); Photo © North Wind Pictures

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century color engraving depicts patients suffering from insolation being treated at Centre Street Hospital in New York City. The scene is both haunting and poignant, showcasing the harsh reality of medical care in the late 1800s. The image shows a group of individuals lying in hospital beds, their faces etched with pain and exhaustion. The hand-colored woodcut adds an extra layer of emotion to the already powerful scene, highlighting the desperation and vulnerability of these sun-struck patients. In a time when modern medicine was still in its infancy, hospitals like Centre Street were often overcrowded and under-resourced. Patients would have relied on the skill and dedication of doctors and nurses to provide them with whatever relief they could offer. This print serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of medical advancements and patient care. It also pays tribute to those who suffered from insolation during this period, enduring unimaginable hardships with courage and resilience. As we look back on this piece of history, let us remember the importance of compassion and empathy in healthcare – qualities that are just as vital today as they were over a century ago.

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