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Lot Description

Three WWII Women's Uniforms, American Red Cross, 1938-1945

This lot includes six uniform pieces.

THE FIRST
Blue denim jacket with peaked lapel, set in long sleeves, two front patch pockets, attached waist belt, patch on the right shoulder with a "5" in a circle, and center front button closure; paired with matching blue denim pleated pants with two front hip slit pockets, built in suspender buttons on the back, and an off center button closure.
Label: Jacket, Debenham Freebody
Jacket Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 13.75"
Chest: 37.25"
Waist: 35.75"
Hips: 32"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 20"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 30.25"

PANTS
Waist: 25.25"
Hips: 37"
Length (side waist band to hem): 39.5"
Inseam: 28.25"

THE SECOND
Grey cotton jacket with notched lapeld, set in long sleeves, four front flap pockets, patch on the left shoulder reading 'American Red Cross' and four small patches on the sleeve hem, and a center front button closure; paired with matching flared midi skirt and hat.
Label: Unlabeled
Size Label: Unlabeled

Approximate Measurements:
JACKET
Shoulders: 15.25"
Chest: 33.75"
Waist: 30.25"
Hips: 36.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.25"

SKIRT
Waist: 26.75"
Hips: 32.75"
Length (side waist band to hem): 25.75"

HAT
Sweatband Circumference: 20.75"

THE THIRD
Grey wool military jacket with notched lapels, set in long sleeves, four front patch pockets, an 'American Red Cross' patch on the left shoulder, two 'A.R.C.' pins on the collar, two metal bar pins on the top left faux pocket, four small patches on the left sleeve, one interior slit pocket and double welt pocket, and a center front button closure.
Label: Smith-Gray
Size Label: 12

Approximate Measurements:
Shoulders: 16.25"
Chest: 33"
Waist: 32.5"
Hips: 38.5"
Length (high shoulder point to hem): 25.25"
Sleeve (center back neck to hem): 31.75"

Property from the Collection of the North Coast College

Condition Report

Condition:

THE FIRST
The overall condition is good with the following:
Structural Issues: N/A

Split/Separated Seams: N/A

Losses: The pants are missing a back button.

Fading/Color Change: In the pants, there is color changing on the lining, primarily along the inner waist band.

Soiling/Spots: On the pants, there is a small spot on the front right leg about 13" down from the waist band.

Insect Damage: There is a small moth hole on the front of the right leg, 7.25" from the hem.

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

THE SECOND
The overall condition is good with the following:

Structural Issues: N/A

Split/Separated Seams: N/A

Losses: N/A

Fading/Color Change: On the skirt, there is minor fading along the waist band. On the hat, there is minor color change on the thread along the sides.

Soiling/Spots: On the jacket, there is soiled spot on the front right panel next to the bottom pocket and on the right side panel, 6.5" from the hem. On the skirt, there are soiled spots throughout but primarily on the center front, 7" above the hem, along the bottom right side of the hem, and on the front right side, 13" from the hem.

Insect Damage: N/A

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

THE THIRD
The overall condition is very good with the following:
Structural Issues: N/A

Split/Separated Seams: The seams around the armscyes have minor stressing.

Losses: N/A

Fading/Color Change: N/A

Soiling/Spots: N/A

Insect Damage: N/A

Corrosion/Tarnish: N/A

Repairs/Alterations: N/A

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