Red Cross Uniform, 1940-1945

Artifact

Uniform

Date Made

1940-1945

Place of Creation

United States 

Keywords

Uniforms 

Dresses (Garments) 

Hats 

Veils (Headcloths) 

Belts (Costume accessories) 

Clothing 

World War, 1939-1945 

Women in war 

Volunteers 

War work 

American Red Cross 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

86.92.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Rayon
Cotton (Textile)
Elastic fabrics

Color

Red
Gray (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 41.5 in.  (dress (center back length))

Width: 35.5 in.  (dress)

Length: 1.75 in.  (dress)

Circumference: 43 in.  (dress -- bust)

Circumference: 35 in.  (dress -- waist)

Height: 10 in.  (hat -- barrel length)

Width: 23 in.  (hat)

Length: 3.25 in.  (hat)

Inscriptions

tag in dress: Maid [of] Orleans / Reg. US Pat Off / 36