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World War I
Clothing and Accessories
Women's Clothing
Uniforms ➔ Nursing Uniform
Identifier:
189416Description:
This World War I American Red Cross nursing uniform is made of white cotton and has buttons down the center front from the neck to the hem. There are patch pockets on the sides of the waist and a breast pocket that features a Red Cross patch. This uniform has a notched lapel and an attached belt that buttons in the front of the waist. The blue sleeve cuffs feature two buttons and the shoulders are gathered. There is also a red stripe near the cuff on the proper left sleeve that indicates one year of service. This uniform has an interior label that reads "Maid of Orleans, 36".Date:
circa 1914 – 1918Materials:
CottonCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Merrill WellsRelated Entities:
Maid Of Orleans (creator) Mrs. Minerva Wells (donor)Alternate names: Mrs. Merrill Wells
Mrs. Minerva Ford Wells was born in 1893 to J.E. Ford of Grand Rapids, Michigan. She married Dr. Sumner Merrill Wells Jr. a prominent physician in 1936 and she passed away in 1982. Objects she donated consists of many uniforms and medical objects relating to her husband, Dr. Sumner Merrill Wells Jr.'s, service with the World War I Red Cross Hospital Unit Q that was organized by the Grand Rapids Chapter of the Red Cross. Related papers can be found in the collections of the Grand Rapids Public Library Collection # 146: https://www.grpl.org/uploads/grhsc/146.pdf. American Red Cross (is related to)
Alternate names: American National Red Cross
The American Red Cross, also known as the American National Red Cross, was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. It is an organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in the United States. In 1910 the Red Cross Nursing Service was founded by Jane Delano. The organization provided emergency and non-emergency services to the United States military. Currently, there are over 650 chapters and 36 blood service regions.
