1947 Garfield Memorial Hospital (D.C.) Nursing Graduation Pin by John Frick Co. 10K
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1947 Garfield Memorial Hospital (D.C.) Nursing Graduation Pin by John Frick Co. 10K

Code: z99mhnhv90002dc


SOLD!!! No Longer Available!

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ARTIFACT: This is a dated 1947 nurse graduation pin by John Frick Jewelry Company for the Garfield Memorial Hospital in Washington, D.C (now Washington Hospital Center). Garfield was a Civil War era hospital that badly needed upgrades by World War II. A senator's wife volunteering at the hospital, Eleanor Tydings, recognized this and pushed for change. The 1944 Hospital Center Act with funding for three D.C. hospitals was soon passed. The pin in 10 karat gold and has the nurse's name engraved on reverse.

VINTAGE: Circa 1947.

SIZE: Approximately 3/4" in diameter.

MATERIALS / CONSTRUCTION: 10 karat gold with enamel.

ATTACHMENT: Horizontal pin with drop-in locking swivel catch.

MARKINGS: F. McFADDEN 1947 JOHN FRICK JLRY CO. N.Y. 10K TOP.

ITEM NOTES: This is from a nursing collection which we will be listing more of over the next few months. MDJX05 LAFEX1/12 SAFEX8/12

CONDITION: 8 (Excellent-): The pin is in beautiful condition with very light wear and tarnish.

GUARANTEE: As with all my artifacts, this piece is guaranteed to be original, as described.