SHIRT

Object/Artifact

-

St. Joseph Museums

Name/Title

SHIRT

Entry/Object ID

1981.17.11

Description

SAILOR'S OVERBLOUSE/MILITARY/WW1/WHITE

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Shirt

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Main Garments

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Parts

Count

1

Material

Cotton

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Research Notes

Notes

This is likely part of the U.S. Navy Undress White uniform, which was the standard-issue warm weather uniform used during World War I. It was also commonly called the "Crackerjack" uniform, which arose from its similarity to the uniform worn by the mascot of the Cracker Jack snack brand, Sailor Jack. These jumpers were made out of breathable cotton. The wide collared, pullover design was intended to allow a sailor to quickly remove the shirt if he were to go overboard. The insignia on the left sleeve indicates that the wearer was a petty officer second class, working as an aviation maintenance technician.