Red Cross Uniform, 1940-1945

THF173339 / Red Cross Uniform, 1940-1945
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Uniform

Date Made

1940-1945

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.92.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rayon
Cotton (Textile)
Elastic fabrics

Color

Red
Gray (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 41.5 in. (dress (center back length))
Width: 35.5 in. (dress)
Length: 1.75 in. (dress)
Circumference: 43 in. (dress -- bust)
Circumference: 35 in. (dress -- waist)
Height: 10 in. (hat -- barrel length)
Width: 23 in. (hat)
Length: 3.25 in. (hat)

Inscriptions

tag in dress: Maid [of] Orleans / Reg. US Pat Off / 36
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