Canvas Print : Children with Rickets
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Children with Rickets
Children at a hospital in Carshalton are put in the sun to improve their condition which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D
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Media ID 611321
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10101757
Ailments Carshalton Caused Condition Improve Rickets Vitamin Deficiency
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring a poignant historical moment to life with our Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This evocative image, "Children with Rickets" from Mary Evans Picture Library, captures a poignant moment in time as children at a Carshalton hospital are treated in the sun to alleviate the symptoms of rickets, a vitamin D deficiency. Our high-quality canvas prints are printed using vibrant, fade-resistant inks and expertly crafted onto premium canvas. Each print is individually inspected and carefully rolled and shipped to ensure a flawless presentation. Add a touch of history and compassion to your home decor with this powerful and moving image. Order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print of "Children with Rickets" today.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 40.6cm (20" x 16")
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 historical photograph, taken at a hospital in Carshalton, Surrey, England, circa 1920s, poignantly captures the daily struggle against rickets for a group of young patients. Rickets is a debilitating condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium, leading to softening and weakening of bones, bowing of limbs, and skeletal deformities. At the time, the primary source of vitamin D was sunlight, and children with rickets were often kept in hospitals to be exposed to as much sunlight as possible. The photograph shows several children lying on beds or sitting in chairs, their bare legs and arms extended towards the sun, as they soak up the essential rays to help strengthen their bones and improve their condition. The scene is reminiscent of a somber yet hopeful moment in medical history, as these young patients await the healing power of the sun. The hospital staff, dressed in crisp white uniforms, attend to their needs with care and compassion. The sun, a symbol of hope and renewal, shines down on the children, casting long shadows and illuminating their faces with a gentle warmth. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical efforts to combat rickets and other vitamin deficiency-related ailments. Today, we have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources to prevent and treat such conditions, but it is essential to remember the struggles and triumphs of the past as we continue to strive for better health and wellbeing for all.
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