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Object Name |
Greatcoat |
Catalog Number |
2016.fic.079 |
Description |
WWI Red Cross doctor's uniform greatcoat, army green, wool, large fold-over collar, two hand pockets on the front, band across the waist in the back that closes with two large buttons, coat closes in the front-center with five large buttons, collar has two hooks to close it, slit on the bottom of the coat's back closes with two buttons. Greatcoat has 4 inside pockets, the inside of the coat is lined with a brown fabric, one of the inside pockets has a label that reads "E. E." in gold cursive letters, and a tag at the neck reads "The Armstrong Uniforms, Chicago" and has a picture of an arm holding a sword. All buttons on the jacket are brown plastic. |
Other Name |
Uniform, Military |
Provenance |
Textile index card says that the item belonged to Dr. E Evans. |
Date |
c. 1918 |
Event |
World War I |
People |
Evans, Dr. Edward E. |
Subjects |
Clothing & Accessories Health & Medicine Military |
Search Terms |
World War I WWI American Red Cross |