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Postcard : Laundry workers at Jaffray Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham. 9th March 1973
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Laundry workers at Jaffray Hospital, Erdington, Birmingham. 9th March 1973
Staff
Birmingham Post and Mail Archive
Mirrorpix
Birmingham
England
Media ID 21907247
© Mirrorpix
Cleaning Health Hospitals Laundress Laundry Staff 1973 Laundrette
Postcards (8 pack of A6)
Set of 8, A6 Postcards, featuring the same image on all cards in a set. Printed on 350gsm premium white satin card, the back of the postcard includes space to write messages and an area for the address and stamp. Size of each postcard is 15cm x 10.6cm.
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Estimated Product Size is 15cm x 10.6cm (5.9" x 4.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This print takes us back to the bustling laundry room of Jaffray Hospital in Erdington, Birmingham on a crisp March day in 1973. The image beautifully captures a group of hardworking laundry workers diligently tending to their tasks. In this snapshot frozen in time, we witness the dedication and precision with which these unsung heroes carried out their duties. Clad in aprons and armed with scrub brushes, they expertly maneuvered through piles of hospital linens, ensuring that every garment was impeccably clean and ready for use. The atmosphere is one of camaraderie as these individuals work side by side, united by a common goal - maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness for the health and well-being of patients at Jaffray Hospital. Their tireless efforts behind the scenes play an integral role in upholding hygiene standards within healthcare facilities. As we gaze upon this nostalgic scene from decades past, it serves as a reminder of how essential these often overlooked roles are within our society. These dedicated laundresses were instrumental in supporting the smooth operation of hospitals like Jaffray during an era when modern technology had not yet fully automated such processes. This evocative photograph transports us back to a time when manual labor was still prevalent but executed with pride and purpose. It pays homage to those who worked tirelessly behind closed doors to ensure that patients received clean linens while highlighting their invaluable contributions towards maintaining public health standards.
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