Returned Nurses RSL Sub-branch
Model - ceramic, statuette, Alex Maclaren & Sons, Florence Nightingale 1820-1910, [1930-1950]
... Florence Nightingale 1820-1910... Nightingale 1820-1910' [Description of depiction of statuette] / 'Alex...' [Glasgow Coat of Arms] / 'Florence Nightingale 1820-1910 ...
Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history. [The Glaswegian coat of arms is not often seen, especially with an English banner, rather than Latin.]Florence Nightingale is a key figure in nursing history, and the possession of her statuette could potentially signify spiritual, cultural or social beliefs of the owner of the object. Additionally, the factory mark could provide an international connection to the collection at large.White ceramic statuette of Florence Nightingale, right arm missing hand w/ glue residue, hollowware with flat-back base, small hole on back of statuette, coloured Glaswegian coat of arms upon the front face of base, gold gilded trim on top and bottom of statuette base. 'Let Glasgow Flourish' [Glasgow Coat of Arms] / 'Florence Nightingale 1820-1910' [Description of depiction of statuette] / 'Alex Maclaren & Sons Glasgow' [Factory Mark]. florence nightingale, glasgow, uk nurses, crimean war