Scutari Hospital Pen

Description

The pen, made of plastic, features Florence walking the wards of Scutari Barracks, moving when the pen is tilted. The illustration used, Florence Nightingale in the Military Hospital at Scutari, comes from a coloured lithograph by J.A. Benwell, and dates to 1855. Interestingly for such a famous image, the lamp is not actually correct! She would have used a Turkish lamp known as a Fanoos. The artist also produced the coloured lithograph Battle of Alma, depicting the aftermath, though he is probably best known for illustrating religious publications.

Exclusive to the Florence Nightingale Museum, it is available in either black or white and is a perfect gift or memento for any fan of Florence Nightingale.

Length – 145mm

Weight – 13g