Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
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Meeting of like minds at the Lnatic Asylum
Dottieville Lunatic Asylum - Inmate to new arrival: " What, you mad too! So gad." Date: 1898
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1898 Asylum Character Etiquette Greet Greeting Greets Hands Insane Insanity Lunatic Lunatics Madness Meeting Pair Phil Psychiatric Study Dotty
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Meeting of Like Minds: An Unlikely Encounter at Dottieville Lunatic Asylum, 1898 This evocative photograph captures a poignant moment of connection between two inmates at the Dottieville Lunatic Asylum in the late 19th century. The image, taken in 1898, shows a new arrival, a man in disheveled clothing and an expression of confusion and fear, being greeted by an older woman, dressed in a shapeless gown and with a knowing smile. The scene unfolds in a dimly lit study or day room, filled with the somber atmosphere of the asylum. The man, with his hand raised in a gesture of greeting, seems to be seeking reassurance from the woman, who in turn, reaches out to hold his hand in a gesture of understanding and empathy. Despite the stark surroundings, the image conveys a sense of humanity and compassion in the midst of madness. The etiquette of the greeting, though unusual, serves as a reminder that even in the most challenging of environments, people can find solace and comfort in each other. The Dottieville Lunatic Asylum, also known as the Dottieville Insane Asylum or Dottieville Hospital for the Insane, was a psychiatric hospital established in the late 19th century to provide care for the mentally ill. The institution, like many of its kind during that era, was marked by a lack of understanding and stigma surrounding mental illness. This photograph, with its powerful depiction of two individuals finding common ground in their shared experiences, offers a glimpse into the complex and often misunderstood world of the asylum. It serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of empathy and connection, even in the most unexpected of places.
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