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Uniform, Military

Object number2008.75.3

Manufacturer Bernard Appel, Inc.

Date1943-1946

OriginBoston, MA

Mediumwool; various metals

Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay

DescriptionOlive-drab elastic wool material military uniform dress.Dimensions40 in. (101.6 cm)
MarksCloth Label "Smart Streeter / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / Authorized REGULATION / U.S. ARMY NURSE CORPS UNIFORM / by / BERNARD APPEL, INC.-BOSTON, MASS."
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps uniform dress of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay, wife of donor Richard Barclay. Lucille served from 1943 through 1946 before marrying Richard Barclay and moving to West Newton, Pennsylvania. They met at Valley Forge General Hospital where they both were working during the war.

Related institution United States Army

Related institution Women's Army Corps

Previous owner Lucille Jean Patten Barclay

Related person Richard Barclay

Related institution Valley Forge General Hospital

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