Historical information

Box originally used as a travelling case for syringes. Later use was as a container for sealing wax by the Alfred Hospital School of Nursing. The wax was used to seal exam papers after final examinations

Significance

Of significance to the AHNL because of its use in the School of Nursing

Physical description

Rectangular metal box with removable lid

Inscriptions & markings

previous catalogue number on top of lid and underside of base [handwritten in black ink on small white sticker] Small dob of red sealing wax on top of lid.
'School of Nursing' [black ink on old catalogue sicker] on underside of base