1918 : Leaving the war

The Orchestra

A concert in Watermael-Boisfort. The musicians were former soldiers. The dark glasses and eye patches indicate that they belong to the national institute for vision-impaired, which stood along the Drève du Duc. In 1919, this institution started taking care of the soldiers who had lost their sight in battle. Among other things, they endeavoured to teach them a new trade, like typewriting, basketry or manufacturing cigarettes.