Poster 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
27x27 inch Poster Print
Bring the rich history of Egypt's Nile River to your walls with our stunning Dispensary Boat Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to 1908 and depicts a Dispensary boat, serving as a medical missionary vessel on the iconic Nile River. Transport yourself back in time and add an authentic touch to your decor with this evocative and intriguing piece. The high-quality print is perfect for enhancing any room in your home or office, and is sure to spark conversations and curiosity.
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 69.2cm x 69.2cm (27.2" x 27.2")
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 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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