RCN Object Collection

Title: RCN Object Collection
Description: The collection is made up primarily of medical tools, nursing equipment, memorabilia and a small collection of uniforms related to nursing , from the late-19th century to the present day. You can see objects from the RCN object and art collections on display in our exhibitions at the England Library and Museum and the Edinburgh Learning Hub.

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Contributor: Royal College of Nursing Library and Museum
Type: Collection
Date: 2026
Subject: History of Medicine; Social History
Period: 18th-19th Century; 20th Century
Geographical Area: Britain and Ireland

19th century, rectangular nurses case pictured open containing a variety of medical equipment including a baby-weighing net, packaged bandages in different sizes, forceps, syringes, glass tools, thermometers, and more.