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Blouse

2011.164.8.1a

Name
Blouse
History Category
Significant Dates
1939-1945
Description
Blouse
Navy blue colored nylon fabric; machine stitched, round neckline with snap closure in front; gathered shoulders; same fabric epaulets with a R.C.A.M.C button, a "CANADA" shoulder title, two pips designating the rank of lieutenant, with the motto "TRIA JUNCTA IN UNO"; long, slender sleeves with zipper at the wrist and a hook for attaching cuffs; slit pocket upper right side; double breasted; two rows of gold colored buttons down the front; buttons have the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corps crest on them, with a crown, rod of Ascelpius encased in a wreath of laurel and a scroll with "R.C.A.M.C." in raised lettering, on the reverse of the buttons, the makers marks, "WM SCULLY LTD., MONTREAL"; peplum at waistline; three small silver colored hooks that attached to three corresponding eyes on the skirt; inside neckline is a white hand stitched label with, "N/S J. PACKFORD" in machine stitched red colored lettering; one mother of pear stud at back of neck to attach the collar; light tone blue colored top stitching detail.
Dimension
Width: 36.8cm | Length: 53.9cm | Length: 38.6cm | Length: 57.0cm
Catalogue Number
2011.164.8.1a
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