Uniform, Military
Object number2016.120.7 a,b
Manufacturer
Dale Fashions, Inc.
Date1974-2012
MediumPolyester; Cotton; Metal; Plastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionWomen's military uniform comprised of coat and skirt.
Women's military uniform summer coat, size 16 long. Light green and white striped polyester and cotton short-sleeve collared coat. Four gold metal buttons down front opening, each button has the Great Seal of the United States on front. One pocket on each hip. Dark green piping along collar and around each sleeve cuff. Each sleeve has embroidered Staff Sergeant rank insignia patch.
Women's military uniform skirt, size 18L. Green and white striped polyester and cotton knee-length skirt. Zipper down proper left side opening, white plastic button at top.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - Width between shoulder seams): 28.75 × 15.625 in. (73 × 39.7 cm)Height x Width (b - Width at waist): 23 × 15.125 in. (58.4 × 38.4 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Handwritten text in ink above maker label inside collar at back center "SP5 / ...Berkowitz"; text is difficult to decipher.
Green and white striped label adhered inside collar has black printed text "80I03M".
White paper drycleaning tag stapled inside shirt on proper right pocking lining has printed and handwritten text "E 25632 / Wed 2".
(b)
Handwritten text in ink above maker label on waistband "SS[?] Berkowitz"; text is difficult to decipher.
White maker label inside waistband at back center has handwritten ink text at right center "Berkowitz".
Marks(a)
White maker tag inside collar at back center has gray printed text "16 LONG / WOMEN MEASURING: / ... / FSN: 8410-823-6756".
White maker label sewn inside coat on proper right pocket lining has gray printed text "COAT, WOMAN'S, SUMMER / DSA100-74-C-0715 / 76% POLYESTER 24% COTTON / DALE FASHIONS, INC. / [care instructions]".
(b)
White maker label inside waistband at back center has gray-black printed text "SKIRT WMN'S, POLY./COTTON / CORDED, GREEN SHADE NO. 160 / CONTRACT NO. 6128-72 / SIZE: 18L / 8410-198-9036 / 75% POLYESTER, 25% COTTON / [illegible manufacturer]".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1966-1970
