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Apron

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Description
Red and white striped pinafore style apron. White buttons at the back, including larger buttons at the waist. Two pockets, one on each side at the front.
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Title
Candy Striper Apron
Other Names
pinafore
Category
PERSONAL OBJECTS
Sub-Category
CLOTHING, OUTERWEAR
Period or Date Notes
"Candy Stripers" began in New Jersey in 1944. See Wikipedia entry on "Hospital Volunteers", accessed 2019-02-08. The Candy Striper program began in Smithers in 1967.
Description
Red and white striped pinafore style apron. White buttons at the back, including larger buttons at the waist. Two pockets, one on each side at the front.
History Of Use
Candy striper uniform/apron likely worn by a volunteer at BV Hospital 1960s-1970s. Candy stripers are hospital volunteers that work without pay in a variety of roles, usually under the supervision of nurses.
Width
83
Length
88
Units Of Measurement
Centimeters
Dimension Notes
Width measured from widest point
Accession No.
2015.11.1
Type of Record
Museum Artifact

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