Paperweight

Object number2010.75.9

Date1976

MediumGlass

Credit LineGift of Slippery Rock University Foundation

DescriptionGlass paperweight. Globular shape with flat bottom. In white lettering around the edge is name of school. In the center is a yellow circle surrounded by olive branches with the date range inscribed in the center. Maker's mark on bottom.Dimensions10 in. (25.4 cm)
InscriptionsIn white lettering around the edge is "PITTSBURGH HOSPITAL / SCHOOL OF NURSING"
In the center is a yellow circle with the dates "1908 / 1976" inscribed in the center.
MarksBottom has image of the Liberty Bell with "19" on the left side and "76" on the right side with a "G" above the image.
Historical NotesPart 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.

Related institution Pittsburgh Hospital School of Nursing

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