Glove; Army Nurses Uniform
From the Collection of Warrnambool RSL Sub Branch Cnr Merri & Liebig Streets Warrnambool Victoria
- Description
- Brown leather and suede glove. One of a pair, leather palm with suede top.
- Size
- Length 200mm; Width at wrist 100mm
- Links
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- Leaders of Australian Womens Services 1942 Similar unform to this item, compared with other nursing services unforms
- Object Registration
- 0038.6
- Historical information
- This glove is one of a pair and is part of the uniform worn by Sister Winifred Ride during World War 2. Nurses played a key role in the conflict through their care and compassion to the servicemen who were wounded and sick.
- When Made
- 1940-1942
- Significance
- The nurses uniform is symbolic of the sacrifice and service of the many women who served their country in WW2.
- Inscriptions & Markings
- inside mark "Size 7"
- Last updated
- 12 Apr 2019 at 1:38PM
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