Uniform, Organizational
Object number75.46.1 a,b
Date1915
Mediumwool twill, cotton, Bakelite(?)
Credit LineGift of Viola McBane
DescriptionOlive green women's military style uniform consisting of a matching jacket and skirt.
Long-sleeved double breasted belted uniform jacket. Wool cotton blend. Two brown buttons down front and on belt. Two hip pockets with brown button closure. Open blue collar with U.S. triangle emblem. Triangular YMCA insignia on right sleeve, chevron below elbow on left sleeve.
Ankle length A-line uniform skirt. Wool cotton blend. Dimensions46 x 29 in. (116.8 x 73.7 cm)Historical NotesWorn by Miss Mary Gray, sister of Judge Joseph Gray, in France. She was one of over 100 women sent overseas from Pittsburgh for YMCA Canteen Service.
Related person
Young Men's Christian Association
Previous owner
Mary Gray
Related person
Joseph Gray
Terms
On View
Not on view
1944-1945
c. 1917
1943-1946
1941-1953