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DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY -- NAVAL HISTORICAL CENTER
805 KIDDER BREESE SE -- WASHINGTON NAVY YARD
WASHINGTON DC 20374-5060


CHANGES IN UNIFORM REGULATIONS, NO. 15

GARMENTS AND ARTICLES OF EQUIPMENT OF ENROLLED WOMEN OF
THE NAVAL RESERVE FORCE.

Add Article 264 (page 73):

COATS.

264. To be of navy serve or white bleached drill, slightly shaped to figure, as long as to knuckles of hand when hanging; shall be single breasted, with plain seams and rolling collar. Four navy gilt buttons, 7/.10 inch in diameter, to be 6 inches apart, the first one-half inch from the collar band, and not visible when lapels are turned back, as usually worn. Sleeve cuffs to have three navy gilt buttons 9/16 inch in diameter, lower button to be 1 inch from edge of sleeve cuff and 3/.4 inch apart. On each hip an outside patch pocket, the top of each to be abreast the fourth button. Dimensions about 5 by 5½ inches. Lower corners slightly rounded, with shield-shaped flat at top. Plaits 2 inches wide running from shoulders, both front and back, Norfolk style. Belt 1¾ inches wide will run under plaits and button in front, (navy gilt button 7/10 inch diameter), 3½ inches above the fourth button of the boat. Lining for serge coat to be dark blue sateen. White coat to be skeleton lined with bound seams.

SKIRTS.

265. To be of plain navy-blue serve or white drill, strictly tailored, full at the bottom, and to fit the figure over the hips, belting will reinforce waist band. Placket to be in left hip seam, fastened with invisible snappers. Outside patch pockets, about 5½ by 6½ inches on right and left side front of skirt; lower corners rounded, shield-shaped flaps from 2¼ to 2½ inches deep, at top of pocket; to button with 7/10 inch navy gilt button. Bottom of skirt about 8 inches from floor.

WAISTS.

266. Tailored shirt waist to be of beach cloth or similar material, front and back plain to top shoulder seam (all seams flat). One-seam sleeve set plain into arm hole. Cuff openings at outside wrist bone, fastened with two buttons 2 inches apart, first one right below where cuff is sewed on sleeve. Cuff 3¾ inches deep at opening, rising to 41/8 at sleeve seam. Slight gathering of sleeve into cuff.


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Waist and collar open down front. Collar to admit of being worn unbuttoned and folded back or buttoned high, turning over part slanting slightly away from the center front. Plain 3/8-inch pearl buttons, three on collar 7/8 inches below collar seam. Plain patch pocket on left side of waist opposite of fourth button from the collar. Dimensions 3¾ inches deep at side near buttons, 3½ inches at other side, straight at top with button slanting. Flap sewed on above it, 15/8 inches deep vertical edge slanting 1¼ inches toward center of waist.

HATS.

267. To be straight-brimmed sailors, of navy-blue felt or white rough flat straw, shaped to conform to following dimensions: Brim 2¾ from crown to outer edge. Crown to be 3¾ high, 6¼ inches wide at top and 6¾ inches at bottom, 7¾ inches long at top and 8¼ inches at bottom. To be ordered to fit head-size of person wearing it.

NECKERCHIEFS.

268. Regular navy neckerchief to be worn when collar is unbuttoned and folded back.

HOSE.

269. Plain black to be worn with blue skirt of plain white with white suit.

SHOES.

270. High and low, shall be of black leather for wear with blue suit, and white canvas or buckskin for wear with white suit. With white shoes rubber soles and spring heels shall be permitted.

GLOVES.

271. White cotton.

JOSEPHUS DANIELS.


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Drawing of female reservist in uniform


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Drawing of female reservist in uniform


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Drawing of female reservist in uniform (back)



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