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Miss Helen Lawson
A portrait painting of a young nurse, Miss Helen Lawson, who is holding her hands to her chest, with a bouquet of flowers tucked inside her arm. Date: circa 1917
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Bouquet Chest Hands Helen Lambert Lawson Nurse Tucked Washington Miss Volume
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Miss Helen Lawson: A Young Nurse's Devotion in the Early Days of the Twentieth Century (circa 1917) In this evocative portrait painting, we meet Miss Helen Lawson, a dedicated young nurse with a gentle and compassionate demeanor. The image, captured around 1917, portrays Miss Lawson holding her hands to her chest, as if in quiet reflection or contemplation. A beautiful bouquet of flowers, carefully tucked inside her left arm, adds an air of grace and femininity to the scene. Miss Lawson's attire is that of a traditional nurse, with a crisp white uniform, a small cap adorned with a red cross, and a long, flowing white apron. Her expression is serene and thoughtful, reflecting the inner strength and resilience required of nurses during this era. The muted colors and soft lighting of the painting evoke a sense of nostalgia and warmth, transporting us back to a time when the role of women in healthcare was beginning to evolve. The image appears in the November volume of George Washington Thomas's Lambert's Medical and Surgical Magazine, a respected medical publication of the time. As we gaze upon this portrait, we are reminded of the sacrifices and dedication of nurses like Miss Helen Lawson, who played a crucial role in caring for the sick and injured during a time of great change and uncertainty. Their stories and contributions continue to inspire us today, as we honor the enduring legacy of women in healthcare.
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