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Poster Print : Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1
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Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1
Temporary operating theatre, Lindi area, East Africa, WW1.
1917
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14394742
© The On Call in Africa Collection / Mary Evans Picture Library
Area Lindi Operating Temporary Treatment
20x30 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Temporary Operating Theatre print from The On Call in Africa Collection, exclusively available through Media Storehouse's range of Poster Prints. This evocative image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library, transports you to the Lindi area of East Africa during World War 1. Witness the intensity and determination of medical personnel as they work tirelessly in a makeshift operating theatre, bringing history to life in your home or office space. Add a touch of historical significance to your decor with this stunning, high-quality poster print.
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 76.8cm x 51.4cm (30.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the makeshift operating theatre established in the Lindi area of East Africa during the First World War in 1917. The image offers a poignant reminder of the medical efforts made to treat the wounded soldiers during this far-flung conflict. The temporary theatre, set up in a tented structure, is bustling with activity. Medical personnel, dressed in white coats and wearing protective masks, are seen operating on a patient lying on a surgical table. The serious expressions on their faces convey the gravity of the situation. Surrounding them are other medical staff, some of whom are preparing instruments for surgery or tending to other patients. The African men in the background, likely orderlies or nurses, are attentively watching the procedure, ready to assist if needed. The scene is chaotic yet focused, with the medical team working diligently to save lives amidst the challenges of a remote and makeshift setting. The Lindi area, located in present-day Tanzania, was a significant base for the British forces during the East African Campaign of World War I. The harsh conditions and lack of resources made the provision of medical care a daunting task. This photograph is a testament to the resilience and determination of the medical personnel who worked tirelessly to care for the wounded soldiers, often under the most difficult circumstances. The image also underscores the global reach of the First World War, which extended beyond the traditional battlefields of Europe to remote corners of the world. The soldiers in this photograph, hailing from various parts of the British Empire, represent the diverse and multinational nature of the conflict. This photograph is an important reminder of the sacrifices made by medical personnel and soldiers during the First World War, and the vital role they played in providing care and treatment to the wounded.
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