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| Management number | 36831839 | Release Date | 2026/01/08 | List Price | $18.00 | Model Number | 36831839 | ||
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This item is a vintage graduation lapel pin from the Lincoln Institute Chicago School of Practical Nursing, likely from the late 1940s. The letters "PN" stand for Practical Nursing.
Details
Identification: The pin identifies a graduate of the Lincoln Institute Chicago School of Practical Nursing program. The outer green enamel ring has text that reads "LINCOLN INSTITUTE" and in some similar examples "CHICAGO" is also present.
Symbolism: The central image of a gilt torch is a common symbol in nursing pins, often used to represent Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, known as the "lady with the lamp".
Era: Similar pins found online are dated to the late 1940s or early 1950s.
Materials: This type of pin typically features two-piece construction in materials such as sterling and plated brass.
| Category | Toys & Collectibles > Collectibles & Hobbies > Pins |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Unique Vintage |
| Condition | Good |
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