The nurses' handbook and catalogue of nursing requisites.

  • S. Maw, Son & Thompson
Date:
[1896]
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Credit: The nurses' handbook and catalogue of nursing requisites. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    It has always been the aim of our firm to supply only goods of the highest quality and workmanship, and in this respect we have for many years held a reputation which we would not care to injure by lowering the standard of quality. The honours of a name 'tis just to guard, They are a trust but lent us, which we take, And should, in reverence to the donor's fame, With care transmit them down to other hands. Shirley. In order, however, to compete with the large number of general drapers, ironmongers, and businesses of a similar nature, who now so largely cater for the nursing profession and palm off upon them, at low prices, goods of an inferior quality, under guise of the best, we have, in many cases throughout this catalogue, quoted for two qualities of the same article. We wish it, how- ever, to be thoroughly understood that in so doing we are merely endeavouring to show our customers that we, as well as other firms, are able to supply articles at lower prices if required.' We do not, however, recommend such articles, and the only guarantee we can give with them is that they are the best that can be obtained for the money. A little experience will soon show that in all cases the higher priced articles are, in the end, the cheapest, and we have every confidence in recommending our best goods, and will, in many cases, guarantee them, with fair use, to last for an indefinite period. We would wish our customers thoroughly to grasp the fact that, in all cases, we shall endeavour to persuade them to buy the best. To hide true worth from public view, Is burying diamonds in their mine ; All is not gold that shines, 'tis true, But all that is gold—ought to shine ! Bishop. Since new forms of instruments and appliances are being so constantly introduced, it is not possible to produce a catalogue which will for long contain all the latest novelties. We are always pleased, however, to receive visits and enquiries from nurses, and to show them our stock, or give any informa- tion which may be required We are also pleased to receive communications from nurses who may desire to have new inventions constructed, and are ready to do our utmost to assist them in carrying out their views. All such com- munications are regarded as strictly confidential. Careful attention is given to the application of all kinds of appliances, and to the taking of measurement for the same. Comfortable fitting and waiting rooms are provided, where both male and female assistants are daily in attendance. S. MAW, SON & THOMPSON. June \sl, 1896. 7-12, Aldersgate Street, London, E.C. <>■