Blind ex-soldiers at St Dunstans Hospital Making Mats
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Blind ex-soldiers at St Dunstans Hospital Making Mats
Blind ex-soldiers at St Dunstans Hospital Making Mats. Date: circa 1920
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EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures a moment of resilience and community at St. Dunstan's Hospital in the early 1920s. The image shows a group of blind ex-soldiers, some with children in tow, intently focused on their work as they weave mats in the hospital's workshop. The hospital, which was founded in 1621 to provide care for soldiers blinded in battle, had taken on a renewed importance during the aftermath of World War I. These men, having sacrificed their sight for their country, were now finding purpose and support in their new community. The children in the photograph add an additional layer of poignancy to the scene. Some of them may have been orphans, brought to the hospital for care and education, while others may have been the children of the soldiers themselves. Regardless, they are an integral part of this community, learning valuable skills and receiving the care and support they need. The act of making mats, a simple yet meaningful task, provided these soldiers with a sense of accomplishment and dignity. It also served a practical purpose, as the mats were sold to generate income for the hospital and support its mission of providing for its residents. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the importance of community, resilience, and the human spirit, even in the face of great adversity.
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