1921 Nurses and a Camel

7" x 7"

Vintage paper and photos from the early 1900's

Title: 1921 Nurses

This deeply layered mixed-media collage merges themes of history, profession, and childhood memory. The central image is a striking black-and-white photograph from 1921 featuring two women in nurses' uniforms, conveying a strong sense of early 20th-century professional identity.

The portrait is set against a collage of aged text, handwritten cursive notes (appearing to reference Youngstown, Ohio), and fragments of sheet music. Layered on the left are smaller, more intimate photographs, including a baby or young child, anchoring the piece in personal, family history. The small, found plastic figure in the foreground and the abstract sketch add playful, contemporary interventions that balance the formality of the main portrait.

This work appeals to collectors interested in the intersection of historical photography, women's history, and the use of found objects to create multi-generational narratives.

• Medium: Mixed-Media Collage (Antique Photographs, Ephemera, Found Object, Ink/Pencil)

• Themes: Professional Identity, Personal History, Nostalgia

• Key Visuals: 1921 Nurses Portrait, Handwritten Notes, Sheet Music