Creation Date

Materials

Dimensions

34in W x 46.5in L

A

38in W x 45in L

B

4in H x 10.5in W

C

Maker's Mark

Description

A: Calf length, short sleeve, A-line nurses uniform dress made from light blue cloth. The collar is pointed and a series of buttonholes run down either side of the center opening with a single, white snap closure at the waist. A small patch pocket is present at the left breast while two larger patch pockets exist on either side of the front at the hips.

B: Knee length nurses uniform pinafore made from white cloth. A small patch pocket is present at the left breast bearing a nametag that reads “Mrs. V. Rootkie” in black. Slant pockets exist on either side of the front at the hips. There are four white snap closures at the back.

C: Nurses uniform hat made from stiff, white linen. The hat has been folded in such a way that the front is winged, and the back remains flat. The center panel bears a nametag that reads “Mrs. V. Rootkie” in black.

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