Historical information

Northern District School of Nursing nurse's base uniform 1950s - 70s

Physical description

A red unlined cape with collar. Hook and eye at collar front. There are bands applied to outside of the cape on both sides.and constructed with a centre back seam. The cape was worn outside the hospital when walking from accommodation.

Inscriptions & markings

Evidence of removed cotton label at rear inside collar and a white label with W embroidered in red.