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Women's US Army Uniform Garrison Cap

Women's US Army Uniform Garrison Cap - Cap, Garrison
Accession #: 3497.6I
Title: Women's US Army Uniform Garrison Cap
Object Type: Cap, Garrison
Participants:
Physical Description: Tan twill flat military cap, or garrison cap, with gold and green braid.
Description: Spokane's Betty Merchand was among over 150,000 women who served in the Women's Army Corps (WAC) during World War II. WAC members were among the first women other than nurses to serve within the ranks of the United States Army.
Category: Textiles
Subjects/Topics/Concepts:
World War II (Military & Warfare->War), Women (Women)
Dimensions:
length 12"
height 3 1/2"
Materials/Techniques:
cotton (textile) (Material)
Credit Line: Gift of Miss Betty Marchand, 1991

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