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An 1856
lithograph
of the
Selimiye Barracks
, located in
Istanbul
,
Turkey
, being used as a
hospital
during the
Crimean War
.
Florence Nightingale
's experiences here during this time helped her develop the foundations of modern
nursing
. As such, the
barracks
now contain a museum dedicated to her and her staff.
Lithography: Day & Son; Restoration:
Jake Wartenberg
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