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The Monthly Nurse
The Monthly Nurse (a woman who looked after a mother and her baby after childbirth). Date: 1840
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Media ID 23089914
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1840 Asleep Bottle Character Childbirth Heads Kenny Meadows Monthly Pillow Saucer Sleep Sleeping Snooze Snoozing Teapot
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Refresh your home decor with a beautiful full photo 16"x16" (40x40cm) cushion, complete with cushion pad insert. Printed on both sides and made from 100% polyester with a zipper on the bottom back edge of the cushion cover. Care Instructions: Warm machine wash, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Warm iron inside out. Do not dry clean.
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Estimated Product Size is 40cm x 40cm (15.7" x 15.7")
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.
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This engraving, titled 'The Monthly Nurse,' depicts a woman in the role of a post-partum caregiver, tending to a mother and her newborn baby in the early 19th century. The image showcases the character and warmth of the monthly nurse, as she attends to the needs of her charges with a gentle and nurturing demeanor. The scene unfolds in a cozy, domestic setting, with the monthly nurse seated beside the mother, who lies peacefully in bed, her eyes closed in sleep. The newborn baby, swaddled in blankets, lies contentedly on a pillow next to its mother. The monthly nurse holds a teapot and a cup and saucer, suggesting that she is preparing to make a soothing herbal tea, a common practice during the post-partum recovery period. A bottle and a glass are also visible on the table, indicating that the monthly nurse is also preparing to administer medicine to the mother. The monthly nurse's expression is calm and serene, reflecting the important role she played in ensuring the health and well-being of both mother and baby during the critical days following childbirth. The engraving captures the essence of the monthly nurse's role as a trusted and essential figure in the lives of new mothers and their families. With her kind and attentive presence, she provided invaluable support and care during a time of great vulnerability and transition. The image is a testament to the enduring importance of compassionate and skilled caregiving, and the profound impact it can have on the health and well-being of families during the early days of new life.
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