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Memories - WW1 Blinded soldier - RNIB postcard
Memories - WW1 Blinded soldier looking back on his past life and the activities he is unable to continue to pursue due to his lost sight - Fund-raising postcard for the Home Teaching Branch of the National Institute for the Blind. The organisation received a Royal Charter in 1948, and changed its name to Royal National Institute for the Blind (RNIB) in 1953. The wounded soldier is wearing the distinctive blue hospital suit Date: circa 1916
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Activities Bench Blind Blinded Caton Convalescent Convalescing Disabled Establishment Institute Invalid Memories Pity Pursue Sadness Sight Sits Stick Teaching Tragedy Unable Woodville
EDITORS COMMENTS
Memories of a Bygone Life: A Wounded Soldier Reflects on the Activities He Can No Longer Pursue due to His Lost Sight (Circa 1916) This poignant postcard image captures the moment of quiet reflection of a wounded soldier, dressed in a blue hospital suit, as he sits on a bench, deep in thought. The soldier, a victim of the First World War, is blinded and unable to continue the activities he once cherished. The distinctive blue uniform and the setting of the convalescent establishment convey a sense of sadness and tragedy. The Home Teaching Branch of the National Institute for the Blind (NIB), now known as the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), is depicted in this postcard as an organization dedicated to providing support and education to those affected by sight loss. The Royal Charter granted to the NIB in 1948 and its subsequent name change to RNIB in 1953, underscore the historical significance of this image. The soldier's gaze is fixed on the past, his expression filled with a mix of sadness and longing. The empty chair beside him, a cat, and the stick lying nearby hint at the activities he can no longer engage in. The image evokes a sense of pity and empathy, reminding us of the sacrifices made during times of war and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. This postcard, with its powerful imagery and historical context, serves as a poignant reminder of the impact of war on individuals and the importance of organizations like the RNIB in providing essential support and resources to those in need.
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