Commemorative
Object number2010.75.39
MediumCeramic
Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation
DescriptionCeramic commemorative figurine in the form of Florence Nightingale's lamp. White glazed.Dimensions3.025 x 4.875 x 2.125 in. (7.7 x 12.4 x 5.4 cm)Historical NotesCeramic figurine of Florence Nightingale's lamp given to nurses and nuns symbolizing comfort, kindness, gentleness, courage, and devotion. Part of a collection that documents the contributions of Catholic orders to healthcare in Western Pennsylvania. The collection was originally on display at Slippery Rock University as an exhibition titled, "Sisters in Healthcare: Sixteen Communities of Religious Sisters in Western PA, 1847-1969." With this collection, the History Center has the largest collection of Pre-Vatican II habits in the United States. Many of the long-standing healthcare facilities in the region were started by the Sisters including Mercy Hospital, St. Francis Hospital, and many others.
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Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth
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