Nurse's Cap

cap

Name/Title

Nurse's Cap

Entry/Object ID

2006.39.5

Description

White nurse's cap. It is unfolded flat, with of three extensions on one side, and a rounded edge on the other side. There are buttonholes present on each of the extensions, allowing for fastening. The fabric is heavily starched. Inside the center of the cap, there is a small white label with blue lettering that reads "KAY'S CAPS Needs no starch." Beneath the label, there is faded black ink printing the number "2247." Accompanying the cap is a slip of blue paper. This slip provides additional information about "Kay's Caps" and includes washing directions, ensuring proper care and maintenance of the cap.

Context

Worn by Dorothy Larsen McAvoy of Barre, Vermont

Acquisition

Accession

2006.39

Source or Donor

McAvoy, Nancy

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

In memory of Dan & Dorothy (Larson) McAvoy

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Cap, Nurse's

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Cap

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Headwear

Nomenclature Class

Clothing

Nomenclature Category

Category 03: Personal Objects

Dimensions

Height

10-7/8 in

Width

14 in

Material

Cotton

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

McAvoy, Dorothy Christina Larsen (1919-2004)

Related Places

Place

City

Barre City

County

Washington County

State/Province

Vermont

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America