Historical information

Item engraved with MCH (Margaret Coles maternity wing at the Alfred Hospital). MCH opened in 1943.

"This maternity wing, which has been named after Mrs Coles, wife of Mr G. J. Coles, who gave more than £35,000 toward it."

"The hospital's Margaret Coles House delivered maternity services from 1943-1984."

Significance

An item that was used in MCH which is no longer in existence.

Physical description

Triangular with three bars of equal size with diamond shaped engraved crest

Inscriptions & markings

1st/ Floor/ M.C.H. / Hexagram star shaped emblem/ scroll inscribed