The new Order of St. Katherine for Nurses

The new Order of St. Katherine for Nurses

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Author(s):
Woods, H., engraver
Publication:
[London : s.n.], 1879
Language(s):
English
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nurses
Genre(s):
Pictorial Work
Abstract:
Nurses are shown tending to patients in a hospital ward. One of the nurses arranges flowers with a young child. Another nurse stands before a seated man and holds a beaker and glass of medicine in either hand. In the background, a patient in bed covered with a blanket faces the back wall. The insignia of the order appears in the upper right corner of the print.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 print : 30 x 41 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 2003; 03-75.
Technique:
wood engraving, black and white
NLM Unique ID:
101458374 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
C05498
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101458374