Canvas Print : Patients & Staff, Quex Park
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Patients & Staff, Quex Park
Group of patients, VAD nurses and Quex House staff at the front of Quex House, Autumn 1917. Seated in the centre are (left to right) Major Powell-Cotton, Mrs HB Powell-Cotton and Dr Worthington, the Medical Officer. Seated on the ground, third from the left is Mary Marlowe; 2nd right Fanny Watson; 4th right Dora Watson; 6th right Hilda Stone. Seated, 1st left is Miss Glass, Major Powell-Cottons Secretary. Standing behind, 3rd left James Cornford, Head Gardener; 1st right Jack Hedge, Masseur; 3rd right Camille Van Dyck, Hospital Orderly. The patients are wearing hospital blues, the uniform of military hospital patients.The Quex Park VAD Hospital opened on 15 October 1914 and closed on 31 January 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment. The Commandant was Hannah Powell-Cotton (1881-1964), wife of Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton (1866-1940) of Quex Park, founder of the Powell-Cotton Museum. Date: 1917
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Media ID 14247530
© The Powell-Cotton Museum Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Autumn Behind Cotton Cottons Dora Fanny Hilda Major Marlowe Nurses Patients Powell Quex Secretary Staff Watson Worthington Miss
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Bring history into your home with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints featuring "Patients & Staff, Quex Park" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image transports you back to Autumn 1917, showcasing a heartwarming moment at Quex House. Witness the gathering of patients, VAD nurses, and staff, with Major Powell-Cotton, Mrs HB Powell-Cotton, and Dr Worthington at the centre. Each canvas print is meticulously crafted to bring out the rich details and vibrant colours of this historical photograph. Elevate your space with a piece of history that tells a story - order your Media Storehouse Canvas Print 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 evocative photograph captures a moment in time at Quex Park VAD Hospital in the autumn of 1917. Seated in the center are Major Percy HG Powell-Cotton and his wife Hannah Powell-Cotton, the Commandant, with Dr. Worthington, the Medical Officer. Surrounding them are patients, dressed in hospital blues, the uniform of military hospital patients, and dedicated staff members. Among the patients, Mary Marlowe, Fanny Watson, Dora Watson, and Hilda Stone can be identified. Standing behind are essential personnel such as Miss Glass, Major Powell-Cotton's secretary, James Cornford, Head Gardener, Jack Hedge, Masseur, and Camille Van Dyck, Hospital Orderly. Quex Park VAD Hospital opened its doors on October 15, 1914, and remained in operation until January 31, 1919. The hospital was run by Kent/178, the Birchington Detachment, and provided essential care to wounded soldiers during World War I. The Powell-Cottons, who were prominent figures in the community, took an active role in managing the hospital, demonstrating their commitment to the welfare of the soldiers and the local community. This photograph offers a poignant reminder of the collective efforts and sacrifices made during wartime.
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