Matron Collection

Ward at Kings College
Wigram ward of Kings College Hospital, Denmark Hill, S.E. London

The Small-Pox Epidemic, the St Pancras Hospital Encampment at Finchley (engraving)
1054449 The Small-Pox Epidemic, the St Pancras Hospital Encampment at Finchley (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Small-Pox Epidemic)

Union Workhouse, Thame, Oxfordshire
A view of the Thame Union workhouse from one of its internal yards with the workhouse chapel in the background. Posed for the photographer are what appear to be the workhouse master (standing)

Union workhouse, Market Harborough, Leicestershire
The Market Harborough Union workhouse. The inscription on the pediment reads HARBOROUGH UNION WORKHOUSE 1836. At the doorway stands a man and a woman, presumably the master and matron

Nancy Lancaster and Clementine Churchill
Outside the new Churchill Hospital of the American Hospital in Britain, opened at Oxford: Mrs Ronald Tree (Nancy Lancaster, the influential interior decorator), Professor Phillip D Wilson

Dame Ethel Becher / Stamp
Dame ETHEL HOPE BECHER, Matron in Chief of the Queen Alexandras Imperial Military Nursing Service (QAIMNS) between 1910 & 191"

King George V at the battle front
King George V at an unspecified First World War battle front, meeting a nursing matron

EYE TEST / 1958
The school matron tests the eye sight of a few young boys

Matron Instructs Nurse
A Matron (distinguished by her head gear) explains a piece of equipment to a nurse. Note the bottle of poison on the left

Statue of public priestess and matron of the fullers Eumachia. From the building of Eumachia on the east side of
FLO4688057 Statue of public priestess and matron of the fullers Eumachia. From the building of Eumachia on the east side of the Forum, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G

Mrs Wixie (Mary), the school matron
2604895 Mrs Wixie (Mary), the school matron; (add.info.: Mrs Wixie (Mary), the school matron, introducing Tom to Arthur, a new boy, and asking him to befriend and share a study with him

Statue of public priestess and matron of the fullers Eumachia. From the building of Eumachia on the east side of
FLO4688063 Statue of public priestess and matron of the fullers Eumachia. From the building of Eumachia on the east side of the Forum, Pompeii. Eumachiae L F Sacer Publ Fullones

A Chukchansi matron, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Chukchansi matron, c1924. Chukchansi woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

A Wichita matron, c1927. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Wichita matron, c1927. Wichita woman, bust portrait, facing front

A Wappo matron, c1924. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A Wappo matron, c1924. Wappo woman, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing front

Nez Percé matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Nez Perce matron, c1910

Yaqui matron, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing printed cotton... c1907
Yaqui matron, head-and-shoulders portrait, facing slightly left, wearing printed cotton head scarf, dotted swiss dress, c1907

WW2 Lewisham Hospital Air Raid Bomb Damage July 1944 The nursing staff of Lewisham Hospital help with the clear up following a V1 Flying Bomb attack in July 1944

Cayuse matron, c1910. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Cayuse matron, c1910. Half-length portrait, facing front

Pima matron, c1907. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Pima matron, c1907. Head-and-shoulders portrait of Indian woman with bowl on her head

Allegory of the Villa of Madrid, 1810, by Francisco de Goya
Francisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. Allegory of the Villa of Madrid, 1810. History Museum. Madrid. Spain

Italy, Pompeii. Villa of the Mysteries. Ancient Roman suburban Villa. Frescoes depicting a bride initiating into a Bacchian Mysteries in preparation for marriage, 1st century AD. Date: 2014

Overdressed Edwardian matron on Queen's Road tube
Complete with hat, umbrella and full length dress the lady is being eyed askance by a more modern gentleman leaning on his stick under the Queen's Road sign.Postcard advert for Shurey's

Engraving depicting the costume of a Sienese Matron, 16th century (engraving)
3523307 Engraving depicting the costume of a Sienese Matron, 16th century (engraving) by Vecellio, Cesare (c.1521-1601); (add.info)

Matrona Belgica primaria (Belgian Matron of the First Rank) from Gynaeceum, sive... 1937
Matrona Belgica primaria (Belgian Matron of the First Rank) from Gynaeceum, sive Theatrum Mulierum, plate 53 from Woodcuts from Books of the XVI Century, 1586, assembled into portfolio 1937

Alice Fisher, Chief Nurse (oil on canvas)
AKM205182 Alice Fisher, Chief Nurse (oil on canvas) by Stephens, Alice Barber (1858-1932); Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent; © Philadelphia History Museum at the Atwater Kent;

Justice, 1792 (plaster)
6343142 Justice, 1792 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: La Giustizia, 1792, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), gesso.); Ghigo Roli

Charity, 1792 (plaster)
6343141 Charity, 1792 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: La Carita, 1792, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), gesso.); Ghigo Roli

Hope, 1792 (plaster)
6343140 Hope, 1792 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Cariplo, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: La Speranza, 1792, di Antonio Canova (1757 - 1822), gesso.); Ghigo Roli

Marie Louise of Hapsburg as Concordia, 1810 (plaster)
6342996 Marie Louise of Hapsburg as Concordia, 1810 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Fondazione Canova, Possagno, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maria Luigia d Austra in veste di Concordia)

Model of the Monument to Vittorio Alfieri, 1806 (plaster)
6342995 Model of the Monument to Vittorio Alfieri, 1806 (plaster) by Canova, Antonio (1757-1822); Accademia di Belle Arti, Carrara, Tuscny, Italy; (add.info.: Above a high oval base)

Domineering mother-in-law instructing a young couple on how to run their household (colour litho)
5999948 Domineering mother-in-law instructing a young couple on how to run their household (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info)

Frontview of Coiffure of a Married Manchu Matron, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473713 Frontview of Coiffure of a Married Manchu Matron, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Sovereigns on holiday, the Queen among the poor children sent for treatment to the sea baths in Pisa (colour litho)
2808502 The Sovereigns on holiday, the Queen among the poor children sent for treatment to the sea baths in Pisa (colour litho) by Beltrame

Patience on a Monument, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving)
3025371 Patience on a Monument, pub. 1791 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; (add.info)

Roman legionaries with ballista during a siege
Roman legionaries in lorica armour and galea helmets with shields and spears during a siege. Slingers sling lead shot, and two artillery men load darts into a ballista protected by fortifications

Agnes Elizabeth Jones (b / w photo)
FNM336877 Agnes Elizabeth Jones (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK; eFlornece Nightingale Museum; English, out of copyright

Bont Newydd Orphanage, Carnarvon
Children and matron at the Calvinistic Methodists Orphanage at Bont Newydd, near Carnarvon (Caernarfon). Date: early 1900s

Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters
6022017 Found Strayed, Eleven O clock at Night in the Lost Childrens Room at Police Headquarters, Lost Children waiting to be claimed (litho) by American School

Roman matron, from a statue in the capitol (engraving)
5200922 Roman matron, from a statue in the capitol (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Roman matron, from a statue in the capitol)

His names George Arthur
LLM460033 His names George Arthur by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: His names George Arthur)

Statue of public priestess and matron of the fullers Eumachia. From the building of Eumachia on the east side of the Forum, Pompeii. Chromolithograph and illustration by G

Lucy Osburn (b / w photo)
FNM336876 Lucy Osburn (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Osburn (1837-91) was a nurse; Superintendent of Sydney Infirmary

Portrait of Rebecca Strong (b / w photo)
FNM340787 Portrait of Rebecca Strong (b/w photo) by English School; Florence Nightingale Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Rebecca Strong (nee Thorogood) (1843-1944)

Back view of Coiffure of married Manchu matron, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473714 Back view of Coiffure of married Manchu matron, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

Mrs Corney, Matron (colour litho)
2800148 Mrs Corney, Matron (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Corney, Matron)

A Picturesque Wedding at Birmingham, Hospital Nurses as Bridesmaids at the Marriage of their Matron (engraving)
1046616 A Picturesque Wedding at Birmingham, Hospital Nurses as Bridesmaids at the Marriage of their Matron (engraving) by Barnes

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"Matron: A Symbol of Authority and Care throughout History" From the bustling wards at King's College to the humble Union Workhouse in Thame, Oxfordshire, matrons have long been a pillar of strength and compassion in healthcare settings. In Market Harborough, Leicestershire, another Union workhouse witnessed their unwavering dedication. Even outside hospitals, matrons left an indelible mark. Nancy Lancaster and Clementine Churchill exemplified their influence beyond medical facilities. Matrons like them commanded respect and admiration for their tireless efforts. During times of war, matrons played a crucial role on the frontlines. King George V himself recognized their importance during battlefront visits - a testament to their invaluable contribution to soldiers' well-being. Dame Ethel Becher's stamp as a matron cannot be overstated either. Her leadership inspired countless nurses under her tutelage while leaving an enduring legacy within the profession. In 1958, even eye tests were conducted under the watchful eye of a diligent matron who ensured patients received proper care for their vision health. The guidance provided by experienced matrons extended beyond medical tasks; they also instructed nurses with wisdom accumulated over years of service. Artistic representations further immortalize these figures. Francisco de Goya's "Allegory of the Villa of Madrid" captured both the authority and nurturing nature associated with being a matron. Similarly, in Pompeii's Villa of Mysteries in Italy, murals depicted scenes that showcased maternal care reminiscent of dedicated matrons. Not confined solely to healthcare settings or historical contexts, even everyday life bore witness to these remarkable women. An overdressed Edwardian matron on Queen's Road tube station stood out amidst ordinary commuters - a symbol of elegance combined with purposefulness. Finally, Mr and Mrs Alfred Mager from Edgworth epitomized how society revered such individuals as they posed proudly alongside this esteemed figurehead.