Children, orphaned during the great cholera epidemic of 1892 in Hamburg, Germany, register their names outside the police station. Drawing from a contemporary English newspaper newspaper

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Children, orphaned during the great cholera epidemic of 1892 in Hamburg, Germany, register their names outside the police station. Drawing from a contemporary English newspaper newspaper

CHOLERA: HAMBURG, 1892.
Children, orphaned during the great cholera epidemic of 1892 in Hamburg, Germany, register their names outside the police station. Drawing from a contemporary English newspaper newspaper

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1892 Cholera Epidemic Hamburg Illness Infection Medicine Orphan Pickelhaube Police Register Station Streetlight Turn Of Century

EDITORS COMMENTS
In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the devastating cholera epidemic of 1892 in Hamburg, Germany. The image captures a group of orphaned children, their innocent faces etched with sorrow and uncertainty, as they gather outside the police station to register their names. This heart-wrenching scene is drawn from a contemporary English newspaper, shedding light on the widespread tragedy that befell this city. The late evening setting adds an eerie atmosphere to the photograph. Dimly lit streetlights cast long shadows on the worn cobblestone street, emphasizing the somber mood that hangs heavy in the air. Men and women can be seen bustling about in the background, perhaps seeking solace or desperately searching for loved ones lost to this merciless illness. A German soldier stands guard nearby wearing his distinctive pickelhaube helmet—a symbol of authority during this tumultuous time. It serves as a reminder that even amidst chaos and despair, there were those who bravely fought against this invisible enemy. This powerful image transports us back to a turn-of-the-century Hamburg plagued by infection and desperation. It reminds us of our shared humanity and resilience in times of adversity. Through art like this, we honor those who suffered during these dark days while also recognizing how far we have come in our understanding and treatment of diseases such as cholera.

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