Description: This is a postcard brought back from WWI by a US Navy sailor named Joseph Mondzelski (girlfriend Yetta) who served aboard destroyer tender USS Black Hawk and was a member of the ships band (bugler). Type & Size: A 5.5x3 original photograph. Condition: The back side of most postcards in this lot have remnants from being glued in a scrapbook. This vintage postcard depicts a scene around 1918 showing soldiers receiving medical attention at a hospital after first aid. The image features a group of military personnel, likely returning from service, gathered at the receiving area. They appear to be a mix of different ranks, with one soldier stepping down from what seems to be a vehicle or platform. The backdrop includes trees and a structure that?s indicative of a military medical facility. During World War I, many soldiers relied on mobile medical units for immediate treatment. Given the date of 1918, this scene could reflect the aftermath of major battles such as the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, one of the largest operations involving American forces. The practice of providing swift medical aid was paramount during the war, leading to advancements in emergency care that influenced modern medical practices. The postcard has the caption "At receiving hospital after first aid" inscribed at the bottom right corner. The photo's language suggests that it was part of a collection meant to document the experiences of soldiers during the war, possibly aimed at families back home who were eager for news of their loved ones.
Price: 26 USD
Location: Carlsbad, California
End Time: 2025-01-08T08:25:38.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Item Specifics
Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Type: Photograph
Subject: postcard, first aid, military, world war, vintage, hospital
Theme: conflicts & wars, history, social history, people
Featured Person/Artist: none
Image Color: Black & White
Production Technique: Gelatin-Silver Print
Year of Production: 1918
Size: 5.5x3
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Time Period Manufactured: 1900-1924
Material: Paper
Features: Press Photograph
Style: Documentary
Number of Photographs: 1