Uniform Cape [Red Cross]

Object detail

Accession number

1982.929.1

Maker

C. Smith Ltd
New Zealand Red Cross Society

Description

Red Cross uniform cape. Navy blue woollen cape with red red lining, flashes on shoulders with the NZ Red cross badges on both. Collar at neck. Two straps sewn into garment with a button on end of one and button hole on end of other - attached to garment at inside of shoulder. Small hook and eye at front of neck.
Makers label at neck: "C. SMITH LTD. / MENS & BOYS CLOTHIERS / WELLINGTON, MASTERTON / & GREYMOUTH"

Marks

C. SMITH LTD. / MENS & BOYS CLOTHIERS / WELLINGTON, MASTERTON / & GREYMOUTH Maker's Mark
N Z / R C Stitched

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool
Processed Material/Textile/Silk

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

C. Smith Ltd et al. Uniform Cape [Red Cross], 1982.929.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Cape Personal Artefacts Clothing Outerwear

Production place

Wellington New Zealand

Collection type

Fire and Emergency Services Road Transport Transport

Subject auto tags

Outerwear Sleeve T-shirt Collar Red Jersey Sportswear Button Fashion design Electric blue

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