Original Photo Jewish Nurse in the Great Depression, 1935
Original Photo
[Jewish] [Medical History] Nurse with a Star of David on her cap peers into a microscope. 1935. Original silver gelatin print photograph. 7 x 5 in. Date handwritten in ink bottom right corner image verso “Sept. 1935”. At the start of the Great Depression, having skilled nurses was ever more important, as malnutrition, overcrowding, poor sanitation and other side effects of extreme poverty caused by the sudden economic decline took an enormous toll on human health. Additionally, Jewish emigration from Europe to the U.S. increased sharply in the 1930s with the rise of the Nazi Party, so having compassionate, culturally-sensitive medical care would be important for the growing Jewish population in America. Two light brown stains in lower center quadrant of image, and 3 light stains along right edge. Good condition.Item #16863
Price: $125.00
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