'Distinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse', 1886. Artist: George du Maurier

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'Distinguished Amateurs - The Hospital Nurse', 1886. A lady of imposing stature applies for a job. Despite the fact that training for nurses had been responsible for raising the profile of women in the hospitals, this lady feels that her natural 'gift' for the job will be sufficient to ensure a top position. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 16, 1886.

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