Metal Collection Box Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam 1937 — 100th Anniversary

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

• Publisher: Vrouwen Comité Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
• Occasion: 100th anniversary of VU, October 29, 1937
• Imprint: "1837", "1937", "29 OCT." and "VRYE UNIVERSITEIT"
• Image: portrait of Dr. Abraham Kuyper, founder of the VU (1880)
• Material: metal (tin)
• Dimensions: 9.6 × 7.8 × 6 cm
• Weight: 99 grams
• Condition: used, in good condition — minor signs of use consistent with age