Poster Print : Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D. C
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Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D. C
Armory Square Hospital. Patients in Ward K of Armory Square Hospital, Washington, D.C. USA. This hospital was one of many established in Washington during the American civil war to cope with the vast number of casualties arriving from the front. After the war the hospital was surplus to requirements but the building survived until it was demolished in 1964. Photographed in 1865
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Media ID 6419697
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1865 American Civil War August Beds Building Hospital Patient Patients Us A Washington Wheel Chair Mono Chrome
A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Armory Square Hospital Poster Print from Science Photo Library. This historic image transports you to Washington, D.C. during the American Civil War, showcasing Patients in Ward K of Armory Square Hospital. Established to address the surge in wounded soldiers, this hospital stands as a testament to resilience and hope during a pivotal moment in history. Add this evocative poster print to your collection and bring a piece of the past into your home or office.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 54.3cm x 42cm (21.4" x 16.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from Science Photo Library takes us back to the Armory Square Hospital in Washington, D. C during a significant period in American history. It showcases Ward K, where patients of various backgrounds and injuries sought solace and medical care amidst the chaos of the American Civil War. In this monochrome image captured in August 1865, we see a scene filled with stories of resilience and healing. A Caucasian male patient lies on a bed while another sits nearby in a wheelchair, both symbolizing the toll that war took on individuals. The hospital building itself stands as a testament to the immense challenges faced by medical professionals during this time. The Armory Square Hospital was one among many established hospitals in Washington to accommodate the overwhelming number of casualties arriving from battlefields. Although it became surplus after the war's end, its existence continued until its demolition in 1964. As we gaze upon this historical artifact frozen in time, it reminds us not only of the advancements made in medicine since then but also serves as a poignant reminder of those who sacrificed their lives for their beliefs. This photograph encapsulates an era when North America was divided yet striving towards unity and progress.
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