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Mobile midwifery med01_01_0490
Queen Charlottes Maternity Hospital And Midwifery Training School, Goldhawk Road, Hammersmith And Fulham, Greater London. Midwives leaving the hospital on motorised bicycles carrying analgesia apparatus. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in July 1939
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17"x15" (43x38cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 10x8 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 17x15 inches (431x381mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 18.4cm (9.6" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 43.1cm x 38.1cm (17" x 15")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time from the historic Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital and Midwifery Training School, located on Goldhawk Road in Hammersmith and Fulham, Greater London, in July 1939. The image, taken by acclaimed photographer Norman Kingsley Harrison for the Topical Press Agency, depicts a group of midwives leaving the hospital on motorized bicycles, each carrying essential analgesia apparatus. The midwives' camaraderie and friendship are palpable in this image as they prepare to embark on their daily rounds, providing essential healthcare services to women in their communities. The use of motorized bicycles, a common mode of transportation during this era, allowed midwives to cover greater distances more efficiently, ensuring they could reach their patients in a timely manner. The healthcare system during this period placed a significant emphasis on the importance of maternity care and the role of midwives in supporting women during childbirth. Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital and Midwifery Training School played a pivotal role in providing high-quality education and training for midwives, enabling them to deliver the best possible care to mothers and newborns. This photograph offers a unique glimpse into the daily lives of midwives during a time when their work was vital to the health and welfare of women and their families. The image's enduring appeal lies in its ability to convey the dedication, friendship, and resilience of these remarkable women as they navigated the challenges of their profession, all while making a difference in their communities one delivery at a time.
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