Fine Art Print : Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1
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Recruit undergoing heart tests, WW1
Testing a new recruit whose heart conditions the Army authorities are doubtful about. Rather worryingly, the photograph shows the man sitting with one bare foot and both hands in separate basins of water. Wires lead from the basins to the electrical apparatus which records the electronic charges which take place in the heart with each beat. These are shown on a moving sensitised film. Thank goodness for modern-day ECG equipment! Date: 1916
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Media ID 14140426
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
Apparatus Charges Check Electrical Electronic Examination Fitness Health Heart Joining Rate Recruit Recruitment Recruits Test Testing Tests
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our captivating Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the evocative image of a WW1 recruit undergoing heart tests. This poignant moment, captured by Mary Evans Prints Online, tells a story of courage and determination as the soldier, with one bare foot, faces uncertainty. Add this historically significant print to your collection and bring a piece of history into your home or office.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 31.4cm (21" x 12.4")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In the midst of the chaotic and intense recruitment process for the British Army during World War I, potential recruits underwent rigorous medical examinations to ensure their fitness for duty. This photograph, taken in 1916, captures a moment during a heart test for a recruit whose condition raised doubts among Army authorities. The man is seen sitting calmly with one bare foot and both hands submerged in separate basins of water. Wires from the basins connect to an electrical apparatus, which records the electronic charges that take place in the heart with each beat. These charges are displayed on a moving sensitised film, providing valuable data for assessing the recruit's heart rate and overall cardiac health. The use of such advanced medical technology during this era was remarkable, as it allowed for more accurate and efficient diagnosis of heart conditions. Today, we take for granted the widespread availability and ease of use of Electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment. However, during the First World War, such tests were a crucial step in ensuring the health and wellbeing of soldiers, who faced the physical and emotional challenges of combat. This historical image serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of medical assessments in military recruitment and the advancements in medical technology over the past century.
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