Fine Art Print : Dispensary boat on the Nile, Egypt
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Dispensary boat on the Nile, Egypt
Dispensary boat of medical missionaries on the Nile - Egypt. Date: 1908
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Media ID 14401978
© Mary Evans / Pharcide
Dispensary Mission Missionaries Missionary Nile Pharmacy Treatment Pharmacies
20"x20" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich history and culture of Egypt with our exquisite Fine Art Print of a Dispensary Boat on the Nile, circa 1908. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Dispensary boat used by medical missionaries to provide healthcare services to the local population. The serene waters of the Nile River create a stunning backdrop, making this print an elegant addition to any home or office space. Our Fine Art Prints are available through Media Storehouse under Rights Managed licensing, ensuring the highest quality and authenticity. Bring a piece of history into your world and order yours today.
20x20 image printed on 26x26 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.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 50.8cm (20" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 66cm (26" x 26")
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 Dispensary Boat of medical missionaries on the Nile River in Egypt, dated 1908. The Dispensary Boat was a vital component of the Christian missionary efforts during the early 1900s, providing much-needed medical care and treatment to the local Egyptian population. The image shows the boat anchored on the banks of the Nile, with a crowd of Egyptian men, women, and children gathered around, eagerly awaiting their turn for medical attention. The missionaries, dressed in their distinctive white uniforms, can be seen attending to patients on board, while others prepare medications in the makeshift pharmacy located at the back of the boat. The Dispensary Boat was equipped with a small laboratory and a limited supply of medicines, which were often in short supply. The missionaries relied on donations from home to keep their pharmacy stocked, and they also bartered with local merchants for essential supplies. The missionaries provided a range of medical services, including treating common ailments such as malaria, dysentery, and smallpox, as well as delivering babies and performing minor surgeries. Their work was invaluable in improving the health and wellbeing of the local population, many of whom had limited access to medical care. The Dispensary Boat represented a beacon of hope and compassion in a time of need, and its presence on the Nile was a testament to the enduring spirit of humanitarianism and the power of medical missionary work. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when the simple act of providing medical care could make a profound difference in people's lives.
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