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Reception, by Messrs. Cuthbert, Paternoster-Row, of Lint, Etc. for the Wounded at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Reception, by Messrs. Cuthbert, Paternoster-Row, of Lint, Etc. for the Wounded at Scutari, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Reception, by Messrs. Cuthbert, Paternoster-Row, of Lint, Etc. for the Wounded at Scutari, 1854. Warehouse for donations to the Nightingale Hospital in Turkey, during the Crimean War....the nobility and gentry of all grades instantly sent in their donations of lint, rags, woollen shirts, stockings, and warm clothing to a large amount...Upwards of sixty tons weight were soon received from private benevolence...in a few days the huge piles shown in the Illustration were on their way to the Hospital at Scutari. A party of benevolent ladies feeling it to be the duty of every one, at this important crisis, to evince their sympathy with the brave men who are now fighting the battles of their country, are making articles of substantial comfort for the soldier. They have commenced with high, strong, and warm-knitted woollen socks...'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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Reception at Paternoster-Row: A Testament to Humanity's Compassion during the Crimean War This evocative image captures the spirit of generosity and compassion that swept through England during the Crimean War, as the people rallied to support the wounded soldiers at the Nightingale Hospital in Scutari, Turkey. The photograph depicts a warehouse filled to the brim with donations of lint, rags, woollen shirts, and warm clothing, all collected by Messrs. Cuthbert, a London-based company, for the wounded soldiers. The nobility and gentry of all grades instantly responded to the call for aid, sending in their donations in large quantities. Upwards of sixty tons of supplies were soon received, and the huge piles of donations shown in the illustration were on their way to the hospital. A group of benevolent ladies, determined to show their support for the brave men fighting for their country, are seen in the foreground, busy making articles of comfort such as strong, warm-knitted woollen socks. The scene at Paternoster-Row was just one of many acts of kindness and generosity that took place during this critical time in history. The outpouring of support from the people of England served as a powerful reminder of the human capacity for compassion and empathy, even in the face of great adversity.
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