Coat
Object number2008.75.5 a,b
Date1943-1946
Mediumtwill; wool; satin; various metals
Credit LineIn memory of Lucille Jean Patten Barclay
DescriptionMilitary uniform coat with liner. Olive-drab twill long coat. Belt with brown buckle. Six green plastic buttons down front. Two side pockets. Detachable hood. Satin and wool inside liner, attached with buttons.Dimensions16.5 x 45.25 in. (41.9 x 114.9 cm)Inscriptions(a)
Label "LUCILLE JEAN PATTEN".
Marks(a)
Label: "85".
(b)
Label 1: "85"
Label 2: "MFG'D FOR GOVERNMENTAL / USE ONLY UNDER PATENT / NOS. RE. 21676&2198064".
Historical NotesWorld War II Women's Army Corps all-weather utility coat 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
On View
Not on view
1944-1945
1943-1946
c. 1980
c. 1917
