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Florence Nightingale walks between the rows of beds in the barrack hospital at Scutari, carrying a cup of tea
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1855 Barrack Beds Crimean Florence Nightingale Roberts Rows Scutari Walks
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"This evocative image captures Florence Nightingale (1820-1910), the legendary English nurse, as she makes her rounds at the Scutari Barrack Hospital during the Crimean War in 1855. Dressed in her distinctive white uniform and cap, Nightingale carries a steaming cup of tea, a small comfort she offered to wounded soldiers to help ease their pain and improve their morale. The hospital, located in Scutari, Constantinople (now Istanbul, Turkey), was a makeshift medical facility established to care for the thousands of British and allied soldiers injured during the war. Nightingale, who is often referred to as the "Lady with the Lamp," was a pioneer in modern nursing and is credited with revolutionizing the field. She and her team of nurses introduced hygienic practices, such as regular bathing and clean linens, which significantly reduced infection rates and saved countless lives. This photograph, taken by an unknown photographer, provides a rare glimpse into the daily life of Nightingale and the challenging conditions she faced while caring for the wounded soldiers. The rows of beds in the background attest to the scale of the human suffering and the tireless efforts of Nightingale and her team to provide comfort and care. This historical photograph is a poignant reminder of Nightingale's enduring legacy and her commitment to improving the lives of those in need. The image also underscores the importance of compassion, dedication, and the power of a simple act of kindness, even in the most trying of circumstances." Mary Evans Picture Library / Mary Evans Prints Online. (2023). Florence Nightingale walks between the rows of beds in the barrack hospital at Scutari, carrying a cup of tea. [Photograph]. Retrieved from https://www.maryevans.com/image/1001343/florence-nightingale-walks-between-the-rows-of-beds-in-the-barrack-hospital-at-scutari-carrying-a-cup-of-tea.html.
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