IRELAND: VACCINATION, 1880. A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

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IRELAND: VACCINATION, 1880. A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

IRELAND: VACCINATION, 1880.
A vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. Wood engraving, English, 1880

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1880 Beaker Cabinet Carrying Child Connaught Counter Doctor Flask Health Holding Illness Ireland Irish Mother Poor Prevention Public Health Station Test Tube Vaccination Working Class

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print from 1880 titled "IRELAND: VACCINATION" takes us back in time to a vaccination station in Connaught, Ireland. The wood engraving, created by an English artist, beautifully captures the scene of this late 19th-century interior. In the image, we see a dedicated doctor attending to his patients. He is surrounded by various medical instruments and supplies neatly arranged on shelves and cabinets. A woman holds her child tightly as they wait their turn for vaccination, while a man looks on with concern. The atmosphere is filled with both hope and apprehension as these individuals seek protection against illness. The setting itself reflects the working-class nature of the community it serves - modest but clean and well-maintained. The presence of jars, flasks, test tubes, and beakers suggests that this vaccination station was part of a larger effort to promote public health in Ireland during that era. This powerful image reminds us of the importance of preventive measures even in times long gone by. It highlights not only the challenges faced by Irish society at that time but also their determination to safeguard themselves against diseases prevalent among the poor population. As part of Granger Art on Demand's Carousel Collection, this historical photograph allows us to appreciate how far we have come in terms of healthcare advancements while acknowledging our shared responsibility towards public health throughout history.

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