Poster Print : Children with Rickets
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Children with Rickets
Children at a hospital in Carshalton are put in the sun to improve their condition which is caused by a deficiency of vitamin D
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Media ID 611321
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Ailments Carshalton Caused Condition Improve Rickets Vitamin Deficiency
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the moving and poignant "Children with Rickets" print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures a moment in time as children at a Carshalton hospital are exposed to the healing power of the sun, a simple yet effective treatment for rickets, a condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D. This powerful poster print is a poignant reminder of the past and the resilience of children, making it an inspiring addition to any classroom, office or home. Order now and bring history to life with this captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This historical photograph, taken at a hospital in Carshalton, Surrey, England, circa 1920s, poignantly captures the daily struggle against rickets for a group of young patients. Rickets is a debilitating condition caused by a deficiency of vitamin D and calcium, leading to softening and weakening of bones, bowing of limbs, and skeletal deformities. At the time, the primary source of vitamin D was sunlight, and children with rickets were often kept in hospitals to be exposed to as much sunlight as possible. The photograph shows several children lying on beds or sitting in chairs, their bare legs and arms extended towards the sun, as they soak up the essential rays to help strengthen their bones and improve their condition. The scene is reminiscent of a somber yet hopeful moment in medical history, as these young patients await the healing power of the sun. The hospital staff, dressed in crisp white uniforms, attend to their needs with care and compassion. The sun, a symbol of hope and renewal, shines down on the children, casting long shadows and illuminating their faces with a gentle warmth. This photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the historical efforts to combat rickets and other vitamin deficiency-related ailments. Today, we have access to a wealth of knowledge and resources to prevent and treat such conditions, but it is essential to remember the struggles and triumphs of the past as we continue to strive for better health and wellbeing for all.
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