Invalid child (chromolitho)

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Invalid child (chromolitho)

2811586 Invalid child (chromolitho) by Edwards, Mary Ellen (1838-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Invalid child. Illustration for Golden Hours by Mrs Sale Barker with illustrations from designs by M Ellen Edwards (George Routledge, 1885).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 23142314

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Bedding Bedroom Bedspread Blind Blindness Blinds Cripple Cushions Cute Disability Disabled Great Bed Handicaped Handicapped Person Infirmities Innocence Innocent Invalid Nostalgia Nostalgic Pillow Pillows Sentimental Sentimentality Sickness Sightless Eyes Beds Coverlet Furnish Home Furnishing Piece Of Furniture Upholstered Goods

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This chromolitho print titled "Invalid Child" by Mary Ellen Edwards takes us back to a nostalgic 19th-century bedroom. The image depicts a young girl, her sightless eyes evoking both innocence and vulnerability. She lies on a bed adorned with an array of cushions, pillows, and a beautifully embroidered coverlet. The room exudes sentimentality with its delicate blinds and carefully chosen furnishings. Every detail speaks to the care given to this child's comfort amidst her infirmities. The Victorian era's obsession with health is evident in the attention paid to creating a soothing environment for the invalid child. Through this artwork, we are reminded of the challenges faced by disabled individuals during that time period. The artist sensitively portrays the child's disability without diminishing her inherent cuteness or spirit. It serves as a poignant reminder of how society viewed handicapped people in those days. This piece invites us into the world of paediatrics and highlights the unique needs of little children facing health issues. It also sheds light on how homes were furnished during that era, showcasing upholstered goods like beds and pillows as essential elements in creating comfortable living spaces. Overall, "Invalid Child" captures both our hearts and imaginations as we reflect upon childhood experiences from long ago while contemplating themes such as innocence, disability, and nostalgia.

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