Name/Title
CapeEntry/Object ID
2017.26.2BDescription
Cloak or cape part of a Augustana Student Nurse Uniform. Blue with a predominantly red interior. The upper section of the front's exterior has two attached blue bow-shaped structures, each of which connects to the cape's main part with two black buttons, one of which is on the respective left side and one of which is on the respective right side and a pocket which has a predominantly blue exterior and a predominantly red interior.Context
Augustana School of Nursing opened in 1894 at 480 Cleveland Avenue to train nurses of Scandinavian descent. The school first admitted non-Scandinavian students to the training program in 1905. By the time it closed in 1989, Augustana graduated over 3,000 nurses.Acquisition
Accession
2017.26Source or Donor
Mr. Jon R. LindAcquisition Method
GiftCredit Line
Gift of Ellen Van OstrandClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
CloakClothing Sex
FemaleLexicon
LOC Thesaurus for Graphic Materials
Nursing, UniformsSearch Terms
Augustana Hospital School of NursingDimensions
Width
30-3/4 inDepth
4-7/8 inLength
44-1/4 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Augustana Hospital School of NursingReproductions
Notes
Reproduction of the Museums artifacts for publication, commercial use, or distribution requires
written permission.
