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Life is short. The art is long. A collection of medical iconography, anatomical imagery, and artistic representations of the ars longa. Curated by a lapsed pre-med and consummate scientist groupie who sadly has no head for natural philosophy.

24 April 13

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6 June 11
6 January 11
greatestgeneration: Princess Alice, honorary commandant of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, visits the sick bay

greatestgeneration:

Princess Alice, honorary commandant of the Women’s Royal Canadian Naval Service, visits the sick bay

Reblogged: humanitie

4 January 11
The House of Quinn. Design by Julius Quinn Arthur.

The House of Quinn. Design by Julius Quinn Arthur.

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1 June 10
yeoldefashion: A World War I Army Nurse’s outdoor uniform. Designed by Abercrombie & Fitch. (Yes, really.)

yeoldefashion:

A World War I Army Nurse’s outdoor uniform. Designed by Abercrombie & Fitch. (Yes, really.)

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31 May 10
lostsplendor: happygolovely: U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps recruitment ad, 1944. Stunning new uniform of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps! Time for dates in the evening! SIGN ME UP!

lostsplendor:

happygolovely:

U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps recruitment ad, 1944.

Stunning new uniform of the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps! Time for dates in the evening! SIGN ME UP!

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Themed by Hunson. Originally by Josh