Historical information
Part of a nurses' uniform during the Second World War. No exact matches for a female "W Wilson" were found in research, though the hat could have belonged to Nancy Wilson, born in Carlton to W Wilson.
Physical description
Navy wool felt hat with wide brim and navy grosgrain ribbon band with bow on right side and black rising sun badge on centre front of ribbon. The hat also has a synthetic sweatband on the interior, on to which a cotton label has been sewn with the name "W. WILSON". Elastic chip strap on interior has deteriorated and broken in half.
Inscriptions & markings
Label on interior reads "W. WILSON"