Candleholder
Object number94.192.14
OriginChicago, IL
MediumCeramic; Paint; Glaze
Credit LineGift of Presbyterian University Hospital Nurses Alumnae Association
DescriptionFlorence Nightingale lamp. Off-white ceramic candleholder in shape of genie's lamp.Dimensions3.75 x 2.5 x 6 in. (9.5 x 6.4 x 15.2 cm)MarksLogo in gold on side has a cross with a "PH" in center and "SEMPER".
Text on bottom "POLLACK / 1700 W.IRVING PK / PARATUS CHICAGO, ILL."
Historical NotesUsed for nurses' graduation and capping ceremonies. Symbolizes Florence Nightingale.Label TextItems used by nurses at Presbyterian Hospital in the 1930s and 1940s.
Related person
Presbyterian University Hospital
Previous owner
Florence Nightingale
Terms
On View
On view
Liberty Engraving Company
1941
The Meriden Silver Plate Company
Tru-Tone
