Dress
Object number94.205.1 a-c
Manufacturer
Nancy Cahill Uniform Shop
Datec. 1930
MediumCotton
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Anne M. Nixon
DescriptionNurse's uniform consisting of a one piece grey dress, white collar, and black necktie.DimensionsBack neck to hem: 44Marks(a)
Label inside collar at back has text "NANCY CAHILL / UNIFORM SHOP / PITTSBURGH".
Historical NotesAnne Nixon was a public health nurse who visited homes around Pittsburgh in the 1930s to help as needed. She generally visited families with newborn babies to assist them. According to Mrs. Nixon, people in the neighborhoods were very appreciative of her visits and respected her, even in the what she called the "dangerous" neighborhoods.
Previous owner
Anne M. Nixon
Related institution
Gray Ladies
Related institution
American Red Cross
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