Scarf worn by Mrs. Honor Waites when volunteering for the Red Cross, 1941-1945

Name/Title

Scarf worn by Mrs. Honor Waites when volunteering for the Red Cross, 1941-1945

Entry/Object ID

1997.32.2

Description

ACC. NO. 97.32.2 SUBJECT CATEGORY: AMERICAN RED CROSS DATE OR PERIOD: WW II (1941-1945) OBJECT: SCARF DESCRIPTION: FINE WHITE-COLORED COTTON SCARF, WITH APPLIQUED PATCH OF RED EMBROIDERED AMERICAN RED CROSS INSIGNIA. SIZE: L 19" X W 27" HISTORY OF OBJECT: SCARF WORN BY DONOR'S MOTHER (MRS HONOR WAITES) WHEN VOLUNTEERING FOR THE AMERICAN RED CROSS. THE FAMILY RESIDED ON LAUREL STREET IN ALAMEDA, CALIFORNIA. ACQUIRED FROM: MRS MARION WAITES LEGO DATE: JANUARY 11, 1997