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World War I Nurse's uniform belonging to Helena Cass, [between 1915 and 1916] Digital Link to digital version

 Item — Box: YMS MS 15488 BOX 76
World War I Nurse's uniform belonging to Helena Cass, [between 1915 and 1916]
World War I Nurse's uniform belonging to Helena Cass, [between 1915 and 1916]

Scope and contents

Canadian nurse's uniform comprising a blue skirt ; blue bodice with metal buttons ; and a cream apron.

Dates

  • Creation: [between 1915 and 1916]

Full extent

1 piece of realia (nurse's uniform with apron) : blue and cream fabric, metal buttons ; irregular

General note

Worn by Helena Holmes while serving in London during World War I. Also worn on the day of her wedding to Walter Cass in 1916.

Repository details

Part of the Australian Manuscripts Collection, State Library Victoria Repository

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