Florence Nightingale Department 56 Teapot

This is a Florence Nightingale teapot, likely produced by Department 56 in 1990. Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an English social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. Some key facts about the teapot and Florence Nightingale include: The teapot is shaped like Florence Nightingale in her nursing uniform, holding an IV bag, and wearing a cap with a red cross. It was part of a series of collectible teapots made by Department 56. Florence Nightingale gained the nickname "The Lady with the Lamp" during the Crimean War for her work caring for wounded soldiers. She established the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas' Hospital in London in 1860, which formalized nursing education. International Nurses Day is celebrated on her birthday, May 12, in her honor. Nightingale's environmental theory emphasized the importance of clean environments for patient recovery, influencing modern nursing practices. PLEASE NOTE- small chip pictured