Description
Front: A studio portrait of two unidentified African American women in nurse uniforms which consist of full-length, long-sleeved dresses, full-length aprons, a fez-shaped hat, a belt holster with tools of the trade inserted and button-up shoes. Back: Writing on the back of a postcard with a studio portrait of two unidentified African American women in nurse uniforms on the other side. The handwritten correspondence, "Dear Betty Jean. This is the uniform we wore in 1900's Since you cherish antique photos-you must have this for your collection. Imagine you in hi button shoes & the long dress to the floor--!! You've come a long way Betty. If I find any more pictures, I'll send them. Love your pen pal. W.P." The address, "Nurse -- Betty Jean Kirtley, c/o Waldo Antiques, 225 West 75th St., Kansas City Mo."
Note
No date; likely between 1904 and 1918, Picture postcard; includes handwritten correspondence on back. AZO is printed around the stamp box with a triangle pointing up in each corner.
Date Issued
1904 to 1918
Type
Extent
1 photograph : black and white print ; 14 x 9 cm
Member of
Subject (Topical)
Subject (Geographic)
Rights
Rights Note
Items in this collection may be freely viewed, searched, and displayed for research and educational purposes. Permission is required for publication, distribution, or other uses beyond viewing and searching, whether in print or electronic formats.
To request permission, please email LaBudde Special Collections.
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Collection Identifier: MS-0271
Source
Digitizing agency: University of Missouri--Kansas City. Library. Dr. Kenneth J. LaBudde Special Collections.
Unit
LaBudde Special Collections
