Uniform, Military
Object number2008.75.2 a,b
Manufacturer
Bencone
Date1943-1946
OriginNY
Mediumwool; satin; various metals; plastic
Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
DescriptionWomen's military uniform jacket and skirt.Dimensions(a) Width at Waist: 14 ; at Shoulders: 16Length: 21.25
(b) Width at Waist: 12.5 ; at Bottom Hem: 24
Length: 25.375
Inscriptions(b)
"LUCILLE JEAN PATTEN".
Marks(a)
Cloth label "BENCONE / NEW YORK".
(b)
"Size 12 R / Waist 26... / Length 25 1/..."
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps winter service uniform 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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