Historical information

A pocket size text book for easy reference for nurses' education in the 1940's.

Physical description

Small red covered illustrated handbook with patient condition diagnoses' and surgical and nursing interventions detailed. For example, a Hamiltons Irving Box which was used for urine drainage following kidney surgery.

Inscriptions & markings

Margaret Slattery has written her name in ink and the cost of the book was eight shillings and sixpence.