Navy Nurse Overcoat

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Waseca County History Center

Name/Title

Navy Nurse Overcoat

Entry/Object ID

31.23.4

Description

Woman's Navy Overcoat Uniform. Material: textile, metal. Size: 17" shoulder to shoulder x 46" L. Description: blue wool lined with black taffeta; long sleeves with black or dark blue braid encircling wrists; double-breasted with three brass buttons attached vertically down each side of upper coat; large rolled collar with wide lapels; shoulder tabs to hold epaulets that have two gold braid stripes and a gold cord anchor symbol; back side waistline belt attached with two brass buttons; all buttons emblazoned with the Navy eagle insignia.

Made/Created

Date made

1942

Lexicon

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

Uniform, Naval Overcoat

Create Date

May 30, 2023

Update Date

September 11, 2026