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Fine Art Print : Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital, St Clement, Truro, Cornwall. Christmas 1916
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Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital, St Clement, Truro, Cornwall. Christmas 1916
Red Cross nurses and patients in C2 Hain Ward. The back of the photograph reads:- " To Nurse Maunders with best wishes from H.P. Sutton?, L.J. Soper, H.C. Pring, H. Chettenden, Wm. Farmery, G. Holston, T. Lalie (or Lake)?, F. Turner, G.R. Towers." The order of names does not necessarily relate to the placings in the photograph. Photographer: Arthur William Jordan
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TRURI : TRUhrn.17
Media ID 11656792
© From the collection of the RIC
Beds Decorations Flags Great War Plant World War One
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the past with this evocative Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse's collection. This rare photograph captures the spirit of the holiday season at the Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital in St. Clement, Truro, Cornwall during Christmas 1916. Warmly dressed Red Cross nurses gather around patients in C2 Hain Ward, exchanging smiles and kind words. The back of the photograph bears heartfelt messages from the patients to a beloved nurse named Maunders, signed by H.P. Sutton, L.J. Soper, H.C. Pring, H. Chettenden, and Wm. Farmery. Bring the history and heartwarming stories of the past into your home with this beautiful Fine Art Print from the Royal Cornwall Museum.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.7cm (20" x 14.4")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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Captured in this poignant print from Christmas 1916, the Royal Naval Auxiliary Hospital in St Clement, Truro, Cornwall comes to life. The image showcases a heartwarming scene of Red Cross nurses and patients gathered in the C2 Hain Ward. Despite the somber circumstances of war, an air of festive cheer permeates through the room. The photograph bears witness to the camaraderie and compassion that flourished within these walls during such trying times. A testament to their bond, it is inscribed with heartfelt messages addressed to Nurse Maunders from her fellow colleagues: H. P. Sutton?, L. J. Soper, H. C. Pring, H. Chettenden, Wm. Farmery, G. Holston, T. Lalie (or Lake)? F. Turner and G. R. Towers. Decorated beds adorned with vibrant flags and delicate plants create a sense of warmth amidst the hospital's sterile environment—a reminder that even amidst adversity; humanity finds ways to celebrate hope and unity. Photographer Arthur William Jordan skillfully captures this moment frozen in time—an invaluable glimpse into history's embrace at its most vulnerable hour. This evocative snapshot serves as a poignant reminder of sacrifice and resilience during World War One—honoring those who selflessly cared for others while enduring their own hardships on both sides of conflict.
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