Feature Points
- HISTORIC PHOTO REPRODUCTION: You'll love this high quality historic reproduction of 1916 Nurses with Babies Photo Print. Our museum quality prints are archival grade, which means it will look great and last without fading for over 100 years. Our print to order photos are made in the USA and each print is inspected for quality. This historic photo is a perfect addition to your themed decor. Vintage photos look great in the home, study or office. They make a perfect gift as well.
- MUSEUM QUALITY: This high quality photo print will be a great addition to your vintage-themed wall. Don't waste money on cheap-looking, thin paper photos. We use high-end printing equipment with professional quality photo paper and ink. Our professional's choice semi-gloss paper displays images beautifully.
- A LOOK BACK AT HISTORY: This is an impressive, historic reproduction of 1916 Photo of Nurses with Babies Poster. A true piece of history. See our product description section for more fascinating information about this historic photo and its significance.
- READY TO FRAME: This unframed print includes a 0.2 inch border for a perfect frame fit and look. Our photos are designed to fit easy-to-find standard frame sizes, saving you money from having to pay for a custom frame. Each photo is inspected for quality and shipped in a rigid envelope/tube. The Historic Prints logo watermark will not appear in the printed photo.
- HISTORIX: We love history and art. Sometimes old photos have tears, separations and other blemishes. We digitally restore and enhance photos while keeping its historical character. All our photos are proudly made in the USA. Looking for a specific photo size? Please contact us. Customers all over the world love our vintage photos and we know you will too.
Additional Information
This iconic 1916 photograph of newborn babies under the care of nurses captures a moment of profound transformation in early twentieth-century America, just two years before the end of World War I. Taken during a time when advances in technology were beginning to reshape American culture and medical practices, the image reflects the growing professionalism and progress in healthcare. It was captured by Harris and Ewing Inc., a prolific photographic firm based in Washington, D.C., that became the largest in the United States by the late 1930s, operating as both a studio and a photojournalism agency with over 120 employees at its peak.
The photograph bears a distinctive aesthetic and classic style that immediately transports the viewer back in time, creating an indelible bond between past and present. The early twentieth century marked a period of rapid societal evolution, as the country emerged from the Reconstruction era into the Industrial Revolution. This period ushered in sweeping economic and cultural changes, with workers flooding into urban centers and modern architecture, marked by the rise of steel and glass skyscrapers, redefining city skylines.
Beyond its visual appeal, this image also pays tribute to the dedication and compassion of nurses and reflects how advances in medical science were beginning to impact communities across the globe. Harris and Ewing's vast photographic legacy is now housed in renowned collections, including the Library of Congress, making this a true piece of American photographic history.
