Costumes of the Red Cross: an Russian nurse, 1915
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Costumes of the Red Cross: an Russian nurse, 1915
Ministering angels and what they are wearing: varieties of the Allied Red Cross headgear. A Russian nurse, portrayed in 1915. Date: 1915
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Allied Headgear Nurse Nurses Nursing Veil
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This evocative photograph captures the image of a Russian nurse during the First World War, taken in the year 1915. The nurse is depicted in profile, her intense gaze focused on her work, her hands poised to provide comfort or care. Dressed in the uniform of the time, she wears a long, white tunic with a red cross emblem, symbolizing her role as a nurse in the Red Cross. The most striking feature of the image, however, is the nurse's headgear. The Red Cross headgear came in various designs, reflecting the different nationalities of the nurses serving in the war effort. In this photograph, the Russian nurse wears a distinctive headdress, featuring a white veil draped over a red star and a red cross. The veil covers her hair and falls down the back of her neck, adding an ethereal quality to her appearance. The Red Cross nurses were often referred to as "ministering angels," and this image captures the angelic aura surrounding these dedicated women. They worked tirelessly in hospitals and on the battlefield, providing medical care to the wounded and the sick, bringing comfort to the dying, and offering hope to the injured soldiers. Their selfless work during the First World War saved countless lives and earned them a place in history as symbols of compassion and humanity. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made by the Red Cross nurses during the First World War and the important role they played in providing care and comfort to the soldiers on the front lines. The variety of Red Cross headgear worn by nurses from different countries is a testament to the international nature of the Red Cross movement and the unity it brought to the Allied forces during the war.
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