American Red Cross Uniform, circa 1945
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American Red Cross volunteers have served bravely for the last century and a half. This uniform represents the corps of women known as "The Gray Lady Service," taken from the color of their uniform, serving soldiers in non-medical capacities during and between wars, such as writing letters, delivering bandages, or serving snacks to men who needed physical and emotional comfort.
American Red Cross volunteers have served bravely for the last century and a half. This uniform represents the corps of women known as "The Gray Lady Service," taken from the color of their uniform, serving soldiers in non-medical capacities during and between wars, such as writing letters, delivering bandages, or serving snacks to men who needed physical and emotional comfort.
Artifact
Uniform
Date Made
circa 1945
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.409.1.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Nancy E.V. Bryk
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Muslin
Color
Gray (Color)
White (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Width: 36 in (Waist)
Length: 39 in
Inscriptions
AMERICAN RED CROSS VOLUNTEER MERCANTILE / UNIFORMS / NEW YORK / SIZE 16
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