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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>his is a First World War Canadian Nursing Sister's uniform.
Below are three images of different "layers" of the uniform, along with a description of each item
in the uniform.</MENU><BR>
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he blouse worn by the Canadian Nursing Sisters was
Working Dress. It was made of light-blue cotton and was double-breasted, with two
rows of brass buttons. It also had a white cotton collar and cuffs. </MENU>
<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he blouse's shoulder straps contain officers' insignia. This is
because all nursing sisters were commissioned as officers in order to provide
them with authority in a military environment.
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he Working Dress skirt was light blue and made to match
the blouse.
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he shoes were made of either brown or black leather.
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he apron was heavily starched white cotton or
linen. The aprons would often get quite filthy when working with the wounded. In fact,
the apron shown here still has very faint but distinct blood stains that are
unfortunately not visible in this photograph.
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he veil was a meter-square of heavily starched lightweight
cotton or linen. This traditional headpiece was worn in recognition of Florence
Nightingale and her work during the Crimean War.
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<MENU><FONT SIZE=4>T</FONT>he belt was made of brown leather and had a brass buckle.
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