Cape
Object number2008.75.4
Date1943-1946
Mediumwool; plastic; metal
Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
DescriptionOlive-drab elastic wool material military uniform cape. Fabric tab with green plastic button at neck. On proper left collar/lapel: caduceus pin (image of snakes on rod with wings in background and an "N" on front). Flares out from neck down.Dimensions7.5 x 38.5 in. (19.1 x 97.8 cm)InscriptionsCloth label in collar "LUCILLE JEAN PATTEN".
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps cape 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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1943-1946
Marlow White Uniforms, Inc.
1941-1953
1944-1945
1950-1959