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Cap, Nurse's

Object number2014.140.17

Date1939-1945

MediumCotton; Thread

Credit LineGift of Stephanie Mallinger

DescriptionBlue and white cotton Red Cross cap. Blue denim-colored cap with white headpiece on front that has an embroidered Red Cross emblem at center. Cap is folded in thirds.Dimensions5.75 x 13.75 in. (14.6 x 34.9 cm)
Historical NotesThis item belonged to Rose Buck and is from her Red Cross Army service during World War II. The Buck and Frank families were Jewish families that lived in McKeesport, PA, and Irwin, PA, respectively, during the late 19th and 20th centuries. They were connected through Rose (Buck) Frank, who married Herbert I. Frank in 1930. The couple had two daughters Stephanie (Frank) Mallinger, born in 1931, and Ann (Frank) Hoechstetter, born in 1932.

Previous owner Rose Buck

Related institution American Red Cross

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