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Demonstrating an iron lung med01_01_0377
Charing Cross Underground Station, City Of Westminster, Greater London. Two nurses operating an iron lung at an exhibition in Charing Cross underground station. Photographed for the Topical Press Agency Ltd in May 1939
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Media ID 15002435
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Archive Exhibition Health Health And Welfare Healthcare Medical Women Nurse Polio Poliomyelitis Respirator Ventilator
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into history with our latest addition to the Media Storehouse Fine Art Prints collection. This captivating image, "Demonstrating an iron lung med01_01_0377" by Norman Kingsley Harrison, transports you back in time to Charing Cross Underground Station in the City of Westminster, Greater London. Witness the powerful moment as two nurses expertly operate an iron lung during an exhibition, a poignant reminder of medical advancements and the resilience of the human spirit. Bring this historical snapshot into your home or office and let the story unfold. #HistoryInArt #IronLung #Nurses #MedicalHeritage
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 35.8cm (20" x 14.1")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
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.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph takes us back to May 1939, capturing a moment of medical history at Charing Cross Underground Station in Greater London. Two dedicated nurses are seen demonstrating the use of an iron lung, a groundbreaking invention that revolutionized healthcare during its time. The image showcases an exhibition held within the underground railway station, where visitors had the opportunity to witness this remarkable piece of medical technology firsthand. The iron lung, also known as a respirator or ventilator, was primarily used for patients suffering from polio or poliomyelitis. It provided life-saving assistance by mechanically assisting their breathing when their respiratory muscles were paralyzed. The two women operating the iron lung exude professionalism and compassion as they tend to their patient inside this large cylindrical device. Their expertise and dedication speak volumes about the importance of healthcare professionals in providing critical care to those in need. Norman Kingsley Harrison's skillful composition captures not only the technical aspects of this medical marvel but also highlights its significance in improving public health and welfare during challenging times. This archival print serves as a poignant reminder of how far we have come in terms of medical advancements while honoring those who paved the way for modern healthcare practices.
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