Women's Army Auxiliary Corps Uniform
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen Ida Lister
American, 1904 - 1999
Date1944-1948
Mediummachine sewn wool, cotton, plastic buttons, metal snap
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (Jacket (a) center back length x shoulder width): 24 1/2 × 18in. (62.2 × 45.7cm)
Primary Dimensions (Pants (d) inseam length x waist circ. ): 31 × 30in. (78.7 × 76.2cm)
Primary Dimensions (Pants (d) inseam length x waist circ. ): 31 × 30in. (78.7 × 76.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Nancy Roberto
DescriptionWWII Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) uniform belonging to Helen Lister (1904-1999) of Devon, Milford, Connecticut. The uniform consists of (a) jacket, (b) long sleeve shirt, (c) necktie, (d) and pants.
(a) Jacket is a U.S. Army Olive Drab Wool Field Jacket Specification 437; this short hip-length, long sleeved jacket type is sometimes referred to as an “Ike Jacket.” The jacket was manufactured by the Sigmund Eisner Company and constructed from 18 oz serge wool in Olive Drab shade 33 with a cotton liner of the same shade. The jacket has 4 pockets, 2 exterior and 2 interior breast pockets, and features the following closures: 14 total plastic buttons: 6 x front closure, 2 x 2 cuffs, 1 x 2 shoulder loops. 1 x 2 front pockets; one metal pressure snap at the waistband; and 2 metal buckle/strap adjusters, 1 at each hip.
(b) Shirt is a long-sleeved button-up type constructed from cotton in a light khaki color with brown plastic buttons and 2 patch pockets on the chest. The back of the collar and upper back of the shirt have a hand-sewn tuck shortening the circumference of the neck.
(c) Necktie is constructed from cotton in a light khaki color.
(d) Pants are U.S. Army Olive Drap Wool Field Trousers Specification 8-152 manufactured by the Sidor Pants Company. The pants are constructed from 18 oz serge wool in Olive Drab shade 33 and feature a plastic button-fly closure and 5 pockets.
(a) Jacket is a U.S. Army Olive Drab Wool Field Jacket Specification 437; this short hip-length, long sleeved jacket type is sometimes referred to as an “Ike Jacket.” The jacket was manufactured by the Sigmund Eisner Company and constructed from 18 oz serge wool in Olive Drab shade 33 with a cotton liner of the same shade. The jacket has 4 pockets, 2 exterior and 2 interior breast pockets, and features the following closures: 14 total plastic buttons: 6 x front closure, 2 x 2 cuffs, 1 x 2 shoulder loops. 1 x 2 front pockets; one metal pressure snap at the waistband; and 2 metal buckle/strap adjusters, 1 at each hip.
(b) Shirt is a long-sleeved button-up type constructed from cotton in a light khaki color with brown plastic buttons and 2 patch pockets on the chest. The back of the collar and upper back of the shirt have a hand-sewn tuck shortening the circumference of the neck.
(c) Necktie is constructed from cotton in a light khaki color.
(d) Pants are U.S. Army Olive Drap Wool Field Trousers Specification 8-152 manufactured by the Sidor Pants Company. The pants are constructed from 18 oz serge wool in Olive Drab shade 33 and feature a plastic button-fly closure and 5 pockets.
Object number2024.59.1a-d
Markings(a) Jacket: printed tag, interior PR breast pocket: "Jackets, Field, Wool O. D. / Stock No. 55-J-384-640 / 38 R / SIGMUND EISNER CO. / P. O. No. 9138 / Dated Dec. 21, 1944 / Pattern Dated 5/10/44 / Spec. P. Q. D. No. 437 / Phila. Q. M. Depot."(b) Shirt: embroidered tag interior neck: "5031"Inscribed(b) Shirt: handwritten in black ink at back of neck: "HELEN LISTER A-125031"
(d) Pants: printed in black on interior pocket: "TROUSERS, FIELD, WOOL, SERGE / O. D. 33. 18 OUNCE / SIDOR PANTS COMPANY / PATTERN DATE DEC 20, 1945 / CONTRACT NO. W30-280-QM-10299 / DATED OCTOBER 29, 1948 / SPECIFICATION NO. 8-152 / N. Y. Q. M. PURCHASING OFFICE / INSPECTOR / CLOTH WOOL SERGE IS 100% VIRGIN WOOL"
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