31.23.7
Uniform, Naval Nurse
1942
U. S. Navy Nurse Corps White Linen Uniform. Material: textile, metal. (a) Jacket. Size: 16" x 24" L. Description: white linen unlined, tailored, unlined jacket; long-sleeved, narrow, open two-point collar; two upper bodice pockets with brass button down flaps and two lower front hip pockets each with a button down flap; front closure with three brass buttons; all buttons display the Navy eagle symbol; inset waistband. (b) Uniform Skirt. Size: 31" W. hemline x 26" L. Description: white linen, six-gore skirt with a side metal zipper and narrow waistband.
Lt. (j.g.) Esther Johnson, U.S. Naval Nurse Corps, New Richland native.