Historical information

Evelyn P. O'Dea attended a course of lessons in invalid, convalescent and home cookery. The certificate states that Evelyn is competent to handle successfully and daintily, any cookery which she would be required to do whilst carrying out her nursing duties. Examples of practice is fried fish, creamed potatoes and cup custard.
Most institutions required the Invalid Cookery Certificate from registered nurses when applying for positions. It is signed by the teacher- in- charge and director.

Physical description

Proforma certificate with ruled orange borders and relevant detail typed in.