Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Social History Collection |
Catalogue Number |
1996.5 |
Maker |
Hendry & Co. |
Date |
1938 |
Object Name |
Key, Commemorative |
Description |
Ceremonial silver key made by Hendry & Co. of Birmingham, England presented to Miss Rankin (d. 1948) on the opening of Rankin Hospital by the Burgh of Greenock Corporation. The top of the key has a coat of arms and legend and is hallmarked. At the bottom are the letters RMH. The key is held in a leather, silk lined, presentation case. The key carries the inscriptions: 'Presented to Miss Rankin by the Corporation of Greenock on the occasion of the opening of the Rankin Memorial Hospitals 17th August, 1938' on the reverse 'MRD'. |
Dimensions |
W-12.8 L-12.8 cm |
Event |
Opening of Rankin Memorial Hospital 17 Aug 1938 |
Place of Origin |
Birmingham/England/United Kingdom |
Material |
Silver/Leather/Silk |
People |
Rankin, Margaret Donald, d 1948, philanthropist |
Search Terms |
Rankin Memorial Hospital, Greenock Greenock Burgh (1635-1975) |