Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Alumnae Collection
Category
Archival
Communication
Commemorative
Ephemera
Nursing
Classification
Archival
Communication
Commemorative
Ephemera
Nursing
Accession Number
995002078 a-c
Description
Hand written poem titled “To Flax Seed and a Nurse" on heavy rectangular tan paper (a) in rectangular brown wooden frame with transparent glass glaze (b) and hand written rectangular brown paper inscription (c); poem was written by F. G. Kirkpatrick on February 2, 1929; poem is written in black ink…
Hand written poem titled “To Flax Seed and a Nurse" on heavy rectangular tan paper (a) in rectangular brown wooden frame with transparent glass glaze (b) and hand written rectangular brown paper inscription (c); poem was written by F. G. Kirkpatrick on February 2, 1929; poem is written in black ink accompanied by illumination consisting of decorative border, initial, and flower, vine, torch and snake symbols on proper right side; wooden frame has clear finish and border of decorative leaf motif moulding; poem held in frame with backing secured by grey metal brad nails; inscription is hand written in blue ink and describes the origin of the poem along with instructions to deliver it and other items to Kingston General Hospital.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
a – poem – Length 27.9 cm Width 22.8 cm
b – frame – Length 30.9 cm Width 25.8 cm
c – inscription – Length 18.6 cm Width 12.7 cm
Provenance
Donated by Margaret Kirkpatrick, Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing Class of 1935.
Poem: "TO FLAX SEED AND A NURSE // A plant there grows in many a clime, // High prized by man, his constant Care, // Responsive to his toils adn skill, // It yeilds for him a fabric fair. // But not of that I now would sing, // Tho' raiment while I do adore; // I like its seeds placed on my cheek // To extirpate teh humour there. // When racked with pain, relief I find // In applications soft nd warm, // By loving hands upon me laid - // I sleep in peace till dawns the morn. // Tho' long the trial, the ends in sight, // When freedom comes to me once more, // I breathe my thanks for blessings twain, // The plant and your devoted care. // F. G. Kirkpatrick // K.G.H., 2nd Feb. 1929"; hand written inscription on separate page in blue ink: “K G H said they would // like to have this illustrated poem. // When I no longer need it, // it can be sent in care of // the nursing director // Margaret Kirkpatrick // Nov 17 / 89 // It was written for Olive Hartshorn KGH 1931 // by Rev F.G. Kirkpatrick, the father // of Margaret Kirkpatrick KGH 1935 // - KGH pin if not given before (Jewel box) // also long picture of 1935 Graduating Class (bedroom) // they might call for it (silver medal box)”
Permanent Location
Storage Room 2005
(a-b) 2005-2-1
(c) Storage Room 0010
0010-G Assorted Binder E pg 7 b
Condition Remarks
The paper the poem is written on appears to be acidic and was backed with a piece of acidic 3 mm wood and a dust cover, which was heavily glued on; major areas of loss (8) to the decorative moulding on front of frame; minor creasing to inscription; minor adhesive residue on back of inscription
Copy Type
Original
Reference Types
Person
Reference Comments
Marilyn Boston
Research Facts
Written by Rev. F.G. Kirkpatrick for Olive Hartshorn (Class of 1931 Kingston General Hospital School of Nursing graduate); part of the original dust cover was written on; this information has been saved.
Flaxseed is rich in antioxidants. These can help prevent disease by removing molecules called free radicals from the body. Flaxseed oil may help fight certain types of cancer. Although much more research is needed to draw a definite conclusion. may also have benefits for the skin and hair, such as reducing some of the symptoms of atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis is a type of eczema, which is a long-term condition that causes red and itchy skin.