Boys at our bathing pier:
Catastrophes, wars, terrorism, ecological disasters, deadly diseases, poverty .... The list of tragedies - both personal and public - is endless. Every day and hour media, politicians, experts - and charlatans - bring us a never ending barrage of bad things. No wonder that many people feel depressed and weary. This blog tries - in a modest and personal way - to contribute to a more balanced view. After all, there is so much to appreciate and enjoy in life ...
Wednesday, 22 May 2019
The nurses´ dining room
The nurses´ dining room at the Kivelä hospital in Helsinki in the early 20th century.
This photo by Roos - here with my coloration - is in the Helsinki city museum collection (N36435).
Sunday, 19 May 2019
An emancipated lady in the 1890´s
An emancipated lady in Helsinki in the 1890´s. My colouring of a photo in the Helsinki City
museum archive (G16900).