Metal Collection Box Free University Amsterdam 1937 — Damaged Specimen

An authentic metal collection box issued by the Women's Committee of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on the occasion of its 100th anniversary in 1937. From 1932, women from the VU's constituency collected money with these boxes, particularly for the establishment of the medical faculty. A rare piece of Dutch university heritage with a rich history.

• Publisher: Women's Committee Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Occasion: 100th anniversary of VU, 29 October 1937
• Imprint: "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
• Condition: used — damage to the clasp and crazing (hairline cracks in the lacquer); otherwise in reasonable condition considering its age