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World War II ➔ Grey Lady Uniform
Identifier:
1982.129.2Description:
This grey and white striped American Red Cross uniform is made of cotton and consists of four pieces: a dress, a detachable collar, and detachable cuffs. The dress 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 dress has a flat collar and an attached sash that buttons in the front of the waist. There is also an American Red Cross Volunteer patch on the proper left shoulder. An interior label reads "Mercantile Uniforms, New York, Size 16". The detachable collar and cuffs are made of white cotton and attach using buttons.This Gray Lady uniform would have been worn by an American Red Cross volunteer around World War II. The term Gray Lady was given to volunteers by wounded soldiers due to their easily identifiable gray uniform and white collar and cuffs. The Gray Lady Service provided ill and injured soldiers with recreational activities and company. They also volunteered in hospitals as guides and hostesses.
Date:
circa 1939 – 1945Materials:
CottonCurrent Location Status:
In StorageCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift Of American Red Cross Kent County ChapterRelated Entities:
Mercantile Uniforms (creator)Mercantile Uniforms was located in New York, Michigan. American Red Cross Kent County Chapter (donor) 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.
