Uniform of a Captain in the National League for Women's Service: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, Hat, Spats, and Pin

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Uniform of a Captain in the National League for Women's Service: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, Hat, Spats, and Pin

1917

Made by Louis Sterling & Co., Philadelphia, PA

The National League for Woman's Service was a World War I organization which preceded the formation of the Red Cross.

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Object Details

Title:

Uniform of a Captain in the National League for Women's Service: Jacket, Skirt, Belt, Hat, Spats, and Pin

Date:

1917

Artist:

Made by Louis Sterling & Co., Philadelphia, PA

Medium:

Jacket, Skirt, and Belt: navy blue wool serge; Hat: navy blue sheared beaver; Spats: grey wool; Pin: brass

Dimensions:

Jacket (Center Back Length): 27 inches (68.6 cm) Skirt (Center Front Length): 36 inches (91.4 cm) Skirt (Waist): 28 inches

Classification:

Costume (including accessories)

Credit Line:

Gift of Mrs. Thomas C. Hanna, 1962

Accession Number:

1962-15-1a--g

Geography:

Made in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, North and Central America

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