Girl wearing a sash holding a large doll

Description

White girl wearing a dress with a Mercy Hospital Silver Day sash and a nurse's cap. She is outside by some bushes and holding a large doll in her arms.

Note

Handwritten note on verso: [Patient name] born 1901 died 1913 ruptured appendix daughter of Dr. & Mrs. George E. Bellows -- 3900 block Euclid (Linwood & Euclid) cap appears to be like one used by CMH nurses school (minus hair ribbon) - Early name of hospital did not include word children's- I believe adopted on move to 1710 building "(Non sectaria)" on sign on dress -- I believe "Silver Day" probably was for raising money of 1710- moved there in 1917 -- Carol Belt, CMH Archivist. Gelatin silver print.

Date Issued

1908-01-01 to 1908-12-31

Type

Image

Extent

1 photograph : black and white print ; 12 x 17 cm

Member of

Children's Mercy Hospital Collection

Time Period

1901-1910

Subject (Name)

Children's Mercy Hospital (Kansas City, Mo.)

Subject (Topical)

Rights

Copyright Undetermined

Rights Note

Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.

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Collection Identifier: MS-0281

Source

Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.

Unit

LaBudde Special Collections