Name/Title
Red Cross Volunteer head cover with pin of Honor Baily Waites, WWIEntry/Object ID
1990.24.1Description
Acc. No. 90.24.1
Subject Category: World War 1.
Date or Period: C. World War 1.
Object: Scarf or head cover
Description: Head cover consisting of a white cotton band or bill with applique patch (red cross emblem) and deep navy blue colored material (crepe) veiling. Attached to the scarf is an enameled pin (sterling) with the Red Cross insignia and wording "Volunteer-American Red Cross."
History of Object:
This head cover and attached pin were worn by Honor Bailey Waites during volunteer war time services for the Alameda Branch of the American Red Cross. Mrs. Bailey was the mother of the donor.
Acquired from: M. H. Lego
Date: 6-16-1990
