Nurse's Uniform Bib
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
E. O'Hara
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895-1915
MediumMachine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length with ties outstretched x width across top of bib): 35 x 4 5/8in. (88.9 x 11.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the estate of Amos Geer Avery
DescriptionNurse uniform bib of plain white cotton. The center panel of the bib is gathered into a narrow, 5 1/2-inch-wide strip of self-fabric across the bottom. The sides of the bib are bordered with 2 1/8-inch-wide strips of self-fabric, which extend to become the straps which go over the shoulder and pin to the apron waistband in back. The top of the bib is also bordered with a strip of self-fabric.
Object number1998.80.30
MarkingsHandwritten in brown ink along strip at bottom of bib: "E O'Hara."Subject Terms
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