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Posted 7 years ago
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SpiritBear in his post, "Finds in Bibles", one of the finds was a American Red Cross instructions on the "Influenza Epidemic" in the 1918-1920 era. They were told to wear a mask when attending to patients.
This is a photo of my great-aunt, a nurse at that time, wearing her mask. The back of the photo has her name and 1918 flu epidemic.
Posted so you can see the reality of the time.
Dave
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Post by SpiritBear:
https://www.collectorsweekly.com/stories/244286-finds-in-bibles?in=user
Just finished reading that. History and family connections. Serious times. Great stuff both yours and SBs.
What is in the chest area ?
Caperkid, I'm not sure, but with the leaf hanging below, I would guess it is some kind of home herb remedy to ward off the flu.
Dave
Great piece of history and we all just about need to wear a mask now if out of house . I hope Flu epidemic is almost over .
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I'm curious about her tie, and the large flower she wears?
SpiritBear, I'm curious about her entire attire! Caperkid also inquired about the "flower" or whatever.
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An artichoke ? LOL ! Maybe the other is garlic. Hey, I just woke up !
BB2, my first thought was a cauliflower. That would kill anything!!!
I hope all was fairly well for you when you returned home.
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