Historical information

The film 'The Lady with the Lamp' was made in 1929 with Florence Nightingale portrayed by Dame Edith Evans. This figurine was made to promote the film at the time.

Significance

Widely acknowledged as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale is an iconic figure in nursing with International Nurses Day celebrated every year on her birthday May 12.

Physical description

A plaster figurine of a woman depicted in full length black dress, wearing a cap, a cross around her neck, hands clasped at the waist.

Inscriptions & markings

Front of base: Florence Nightingale. Under the base - a paper is pasted on saying - 'A much loved gift given to the Alfred Hospital archives on 27.10.2004 by Bade Evans (Beatrice, nee Caldecott)