Canadian Bank of Commerce staff in Calgary, during Spanish Flu epidemic, October 24, 1918. Image: Glenbow Museum Digital Archives
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Resource ID
7981
Access
Open
Credit Line
Glenbow Museum Digital Archives
Date of Creation
24 October 1918
Keywords
Spanish Flu, public health, disease, medical history, pandemic, covid-19, coronavirus, virus, masks, epidemic
Program Category
Marketing and Communication
Rights
Public Domain
Caption
Canadian Bank of Commerce staff in Calgary, during Spanish Flu epidemic, October 24, 1918. Image: Glenbow Museum Digital Archives
Description
Staff from the Canadian Bank of Commerce pose for a photo during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918. The practice of mask-wearing as a protective measure is not dissimilar to the situation that arose in 2020, where masks were required in almost all public spaces to try and stop the spread of the virus COVID-19 - which caused many deaths worldwide. While the masks worn in 1918 were often simple and made of white cotton, in 2020 masks were used as a means of self-expression, with masks of many styles, patterns, and fabrics being worn.