Framed Print : St Dunstans Hostel advertisement, WW1
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St Dunstans Hostel advertisement, WW1
A full page of The Tatler devoted to reporting on the work of St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regents Park, London. The hostel sought to rehabilitate men blinded in the war and to equip them with new skills. Pictures show the workshops with men learning carpentry and boot repairing while several testimonials show how patients have successfully managed with a new or existing trade. One man has become a masseur, another a poultry farmer and a shorthand clerk has returned to his old job at the Asiatic Petroleum Company and has been treated entirely as any other member of staff. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14154910
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Blind Blinded Boot Carpentry Dunstans Employment Hostel Hostels Jobs Learning Patients Regents Rehabilitate Rehabilitation Repairing Sailors Skills Tatler Testimonials Workshops Rehabilitated
12"x10" Modern Frame
Introducing the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, featuring an inspiring image from the past. This captivating piece, titled "St. Dunstans Hostel advertisement, WW1" is brought to you by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. Step back in time with this full-page advertisement from The Tatler, showcasing the incredible work of St. Dunstans Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regent's Park, London during World War I. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with attention to detail, allowing the history and significance of this powerful image to shine through. Add a touch of nostalgia and historical depth to your home or office with the Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection. This St. Dunstans Hostel advertisement is not just a beautiful addition to your space, but also a testament to the resilience and determination of those who lived through a pivotal moment in history. Order yours today and bring a piece of the past into your present.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.5cm x 25.4cm (7.3" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
The Tatler's Full-Page Tribute to St. Dunstan's Hostel: Rehabilitating Blinded Heroes of WW1 in Regent's Park, London (1918) This evocative photograph from The Tatler, published in 1918, offers a poignant glimpse into the groundbreaking work of St. Dunstan's Hostel for Blinded Soldiers and Sailors in Regent's Park, London. Amidst the devastation of the First World War, this remarkable institution sought to restore hope and purpose to men whose lives had been forever altered by blindness. The image showcases the bustling workshops where men were taught new skills, enabling them to regain their independence and contribute to society once more. The carpentry and boot repairing workshops are depicted in action, with intently focused men at their tasks. These trades not only provided essential vocational training but also fostered a sense of camaraderie and community among the patients. Numerous testimonials accompany the photograph, sharing inspiring stories of men who have successfully adapted to their new circumstances. One man, for instance, has become a masseur, offering solace and relief to his fellow veterans. Another has taken up poultry farming, while a shorthand clerk has returned to his old job at the Asiatic Petroleum Company and is now treated as an equal among his colleagues. St. Dunstan's Hostel played a crucial role in the rehabilitation of hundreds of blinded servicemen, providing them with the necessary skills and support to re-enter the workforce and live fulfilling lives. This powerful advertisement serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the human spirit, even in the face of adversity.
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