Poster Print : Duchess of Westminster with her hospital staff, WW1
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Duchess of Westminster with her hospital staff, WW1
Constance Edwina Shelagh (n饠 Cornwallis West), Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes) (died 1970), First wife of 2nd Duke of Westminster. Pictured at the time she was working as a Red Cross nurse at the front, running her own hospital at Le Touquet in France (known as No. 1 Red Cross, Duchess of Westminsters Hospital). She is pictured here (centre) with some of her staff. The hospital pioneered many new methods of healing for wounded soldiers and had an electro-therapeutic department and X-ray department. All the nurses were expert masseuses. Pictured here are Captain Stone, the X-ray expert, with his Orderlies, Miss Molesworth, the Duchess and Miss Richmond, V.A.D nurse. Date: 1918
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Media ID 14146389
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing our latest addition to the Media Storehouse range of Historic Poster Prints: "Duchess of Westminster with her hospital staff, WW1" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image captures the Duchess of Westminster (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes), played a vital role in the war effort as the First wife of the 2nd Duke of Westminster during World War I. Surrounded by her dedicated hospital staff, her unwavering support and compassion are palpable. This powerful and poignant poster print is not just a piece of history, but a testament to the courage and resilience of the human spirit. Bring a touch of the past to your home or office with this stunning and authentic reproduction.
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 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
This evocative photograph captures the Duchess of Westminster, Constance Edwina Shelagh Cornwallis West (later Mrs James Fitzpatrick Lewes), in the midst of her humanitarian efforts during World War I. The Duchess, who was the first wife of the 2nd Duke of Westminster, is depicted here in her role as a Red Cross nurse, overseeing her own hospital at Le Touquet in France, which came to be known as No. 1 Red Cross, Duchess of Westminster's Hospital. Established in 1915, the hospital was renowned for its pioneering methods of healing wounded soldiers. The facility boasted an electro-therapeutic department and an X-ray department, both of which were groundbreaking at the time. The Duchess is seen here in the company of some of her dedicated staff members, including Captain Stone, the hospital's X-ray expert, and his orderlies, as well as Miss Molesworth and Miss Richmond, a V.A.D. nurse. The Duchess's hospital was staffed by expert masseuses, who provided essential relief to the soldiers recovering from their injuries. The photograph, taken in 1918, offers a poignant reminder of the selfless contributions made by the aristocracy during the Great War, as the Duchess and her team worked tirelessly to provide comfort and care to those in need. This image is a testament to the resilience and compassion of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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