Uniform, Military
Object number2016.120.8 a,b
Manufacturer
Dale Fashions, Inc.
Date1974-2012
MediumPolyester; Cotton; Metal; 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. Missing four buttons down front opening. 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. Green and white striped polyester and cotton knee-length skirt. Zipper down side opening, missing button at top. Appears to have been altered.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - Width between shoulder seams): 28.25 × 15.5 in. (71.8 × 39.4 cm)Height x Width (b - Width at waist): 19.75 × 21 in. (50.2 × 53.3 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Paper drycleaning tag stapled inside coat has printed black partial text "003"[?]; text is missing bottom half of the numbers.
Handwritten name on reverse of maker tag inside collar "E. Berkowitz".
Handwritten name on maker tag inside coat on proper left pocket lining "Berkowitz".
(b)
Green and white striped label adhered inside waist has black printed text "B0I0 3M".
Handwritten name inside waist in ink "SP5 / [illegible] Berkowitz".
White paper drycleaning tag stapled inside skirt has printed and handwritten text "K 01885 / ... / 2..."
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 left pocket lining has gray printed text "COAT, WOMAN'S, SUMMER / DSA100-74-C-0715 / 76% POLYESTER 24% COTTON / DALE FASHIONS, INC. / [care instructions]".
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
On View
Not on view
1966-1970
Kaufmann's Department Store
