Education kit - Abbess Miniature Doll, Nursing Through the Ages

Historical information

Abbess- Nuns were permitted to travel and wore apparel reflecting fashion of the era. This brought criticism which led to uniformity. The veil symbolizes obedience humility and service. In the modern nurse the veil is a symbol of service to mankind

Physical description

Miniature Doll 30cm tall. Dressed in fawn coloured fitted dress with beaded belt falling the length of the dress with cross emblem. Doll is wearing fawn coloured head type veil/scarf.

Inscriptions & markings

Name tag - Abbess

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