Queen's University Archives / Kingston General Hospital Archives Collection
Category
Commemorative and Communication Artifacts
Classification
Commemorative
Accession Number
992030001
Description
Black marble mantel clock with brass circular edging around ivory enamel face; glass cover over face; incised decorative design on front of clock; temple style; three brass foot pads missing; decorative brass circular cover on back for access to clock works; keys missing; brass presentation plaque …
Black marble mantel clock with brass circular edging around ivory enamel face; glass cover over face; incised decorative design on front of clock; temple style; three brass foot pads missing; decorative brass circular cover on back for access to clock works; keys missing; brass presentation plaque attached under clock face; underneath = wooden bottom.
Number Of Parts
1
Material
marble: black
metal: yellow
enamel: white
glass: clear
wood: cream
Inscriptions
Inscribed on brass plaque: "PRESENTE to Nurses Home by Hilda Kent Marjorie Brownfield Doris Kent Norah Macnee"
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0007
0007-P2-5
Temporary Location
To exhibit: "For Service to Humanity", Nursing Gallery: Showcase West, Museum of Health Care, 13 Nov. 2008.
Dimension Notes
Length: 26.5 cm. x Width: 29.0 cm. x Depth: 12.7 cm.
Condition Remarks
needs slight cleaning; #2: the clock was dusty; there were several brown deposits on the front of the clock near its top, as well as on the top side; there were nicks and dents on its corners; metal parts showed no signs of corrosion; #3: dirty.
Exhibit History
Kingston General Hospital Nursing Alumnae 2005 Special exhibit, Museum of Health Care, 20 May 2005-24 June 2005
Kingston General Hospital Nursing Alumnae 2006 Special Exhibit @ Museum of Health Care: April 19, 2006-May 30, 2007