Collectable Jar - Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam - 100th Anniversary 1937

An authentic metal collectible tin issued by the Women's Committee of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on the occasion of its centenary in 1937. From 1932, women from the VU community collected money in these tins, primarily for the establishment of the medical faculty. A rare piece of Dutch university heritage with a rich history.

• Issued by: Women's Committee of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Occasion: Centenary of the VU, 29 October 1937
• Inscription: "1837", "1937", "29 OCT." and "VRYE UNIVERSITEIT"
• Image: Portrait of Dr. Abraham Kuyper, founder of the VU (1880)
• Colour: Grey-green metal
• Closure: Hinged lid
• Material: Metal (tin)
• Dimensions: 9.6 × 7.8 × 5.9 cm
• Weight: 107 grams

Damage to the closure and crazing (fine cracks in the paint); otherwise in reasonable condition.

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