Collecting box, British College of Nurses Benevolent Fund

Oblong wooden collecting box for the British College of Nurses Collecting box,  British College of Nurses Benevolent Fund

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Oblong wooden collecting box for the British College of Nurses
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Oblong wooden collecting box for the British College of Nurses Benevolent Fund, 1926-1950

It had long been acknowledged that nursing was a poorly paid profession and collecting boxes such as this one were not uncommon. Voluntary contributions would be re-distributed to nurses at the British College of Nursing who faced financial hardship, as well as to former nurses unable to work because of illness.

Details

Category:
Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
Object Number:
1982-561/273
Materials:
wood
Measurements:
overall: 116 mm x 272 mm x 64 mm, .691 kg
type:
collecting box
credit:
Mirrielees, Esther