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Clothing. I

 

Uniform upper clothing will be provided by Government comprising, in the first year, the following articles:
1 cloak with hood
1 Derry wrapper [A type of dressing gown]
1 pair of Indian-rubber goloshes. [Over-shoes worn over shoes to keep feet dry]
6 check aprons.
6 collars,
4 caps,
2 best caps,
2 badges,
1 white straw bonnet.
1 dark straw bonnet.
3 print gowns.
2 linsey-woolsey gowns [A rough fabric made from linen or cotton and wool]
1 cape or light shawl.
1 woollen jacket.
2 pairs of sleeves.
1 alpaca gown. [Black dress made of wool and cotton fabric]
1 flannel wrapper.

 

The above articles will not be supplied all at once, but in such manner as may be deemed expedient [necessary] with reference to the season of the year. A box for these articles will also be furnished [given] to each Nurse. Each Nurse may take with her as much under-clothing as her box will hold.

 

She is expected to have in good condition the following articles:

 

1 dark stuff [fabric] or cotton gown,
2 flannel petticoats [these were made from warm, thick cotton fabric]
2 upper petticoats,
2 pairs of stays, [under garment stiffened with whale bone to shape the body under clothes]
6 shifts, [loose-fitting straight cotton dress or slip]
6 pairs of stockings,
2 night shifts [nightdresses]
4 pocket handkerchiefs,
3 night caps,
3 pairs of boots or shoes,
and all other necessary articles;
1 brush and comb,
1 small-tooth comb,
1 tooth brush,
1 umbrella;

 

Also a carpet bag, to contain all that is wanted for the voyage. After one year’s service, 2/- [Two shillings] worth of regulation clothing will be provided every six months.

 

No Nurse is to expect any gift of clothing beyond this.

 

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