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Metadata
Object Name |
Cap, Nurse's |
Catalog Number |
2013.136.9 |
Date |
ca. 1950 |
Material(s) |
cotton |
Dimensions |
H-8.25 D-5.25 inches |
Description |
This starched nurse's cap with two black stripes was worn during the junior year at the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. This style was worn from about 1930 until 1971. The brim is about 3 1/2 inches wide and is heavily starched. It is folded back toward the crown which is gathered at what would be the crown of the head. The back portion of the cap below the crown is several layers of folds starched and pinned together. The two black stripes are one-half inch wide and are glued to the proper left side of the brim at an angle from the back to the front. |
Notes |
This starched nurse's cap was worn at the Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing. This style dates about 1930 until 1971. The two stripes indicate that this cap was worn by a junior. Traditionally, the caps were not to be worn out of the school and hospital. The Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing was originally known as the Protestant Infirmary Training School for Nurses and was incorporated in 1889. The first class, consisting of four members, graduated in 1893. The nursing program continued through 1971. |
Collection |
Good Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing Alumni Collection |
Subjects |
Nursing Nurses Hospitals Clothing & dress Women Health Health care Health care workers Health care personnel Caps Hats Headgear |
Search Terms |
Women's clothing Women Women's work Health Schools |