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A dreadful accident, comedic card of girls dressed as nurses trying to maintain order over young patients, Russia, ca. 1910

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Four White girls dressed as nurses attempting to control a hospital room of White children.
  • Four White girls dressed as nurses attempting to control a hospital room of White children.

  • Back of postcard has section for handwritten note.

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    Ужасное происшествіе
    No 15
    [Signature] M. L.
    Раненый въ мизинчикъ довроволецъ оказался ... дѣвочкой, Настенькой.

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    Terrible accident
    No 15
    [Signature] M. L.
    The volunteer soldier who wounded his pinky finger turned out to be a girl…by the name Nasten'ka.

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