Uniform, Military
Object number2016.120.10 a,b
Manufacturer
Bay Island Industries, Inc.
Manufacturer
Edwards Manufacturing Company, Inc.
Date1970-1979
MediumPolyester; Metal; Plastic; Ink
Credit LineGift of Elaine Berkowitz
DescriptionWomen's military uniform comprised of jacket and skirt.
Women's military uniform summer warp knit jacket, size 16R. Seafoam green (or mint green) polyester long-sleeve collared jacket. Four gold metal buttons down front opening. Shoulder straps each with one gold-tone metal button. Buttons each have Great Seal of the United States on the front. One pocket on each hip. Matching green satin lining inside on top half.
Women's military uniform skirt, size 16R. Seafoam green (or mint green) polyester knee-length skirt. Zipper down proper left side opening with green plastic button at top.DimensionsHeight x Width (a - Width between shoulder seams): 27 × 15.5 in. (68.6 × 39.4 cm)Height x Width (b - Width at waist): 28 × 14 in. (71.1 × 35.6 cm)
Marks(a)
White tag inside collar at back center has black printed text "16R / 8410-00-021-5417".
White label sewn inside proper left front panel at bottom has black printed text "JACKET, WMN'S, SUMMER WARP / KNIT, (LONG SLEEVE) AG-388 / DLA100-78-C-0211 / 100% POLYESTER / BAY ISLAND INDUSTRIES, INC. / [care instructions]"; in the top left quadrant is black stamped "04".
(b)
Two white maker tags inside waistband at back center:
proper right tag has black printed text "SKIRT, WMN'S, WARP KNIT, AG-388 / [care instructions]";
proper left tag has black printed text "SKIRT, WMN'S WARP / KNIT AG-388 / DLA100-80-C-3438 / 100% POLYESTER / EDWARDS MFG. CO., INC. / 16R / 8410-C1-021-5969"; reverse of this tag has blue stamped "02".
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to the military career of Elaine Berkowitz, LTC, DC, USAR. Part of stateside uniforms.
Previous owner
Lieutenant Colonel Elaine H. Berkowitz
Related institution
United States Army
Related institution
United States Army Reserve
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1943-1946
1966-1970