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Women's Motor Cap

During both World War's, some women started to gain more freedom as they moved into more traditionally masculine roles, such as driving, after young men were called up to the front lines.

Object type: Clothing and accessories
Date: Production: 20th century
Subject(s): Gender
War
Uniform
Associated activity: Motor Sport
Associated event: War: Second World War (1 September 1939 - 2 September 1945)
Dimensions: Height x width x depth: 80 x 195 x 230mm
Materials and technique: Gabardine cap with metal badge
Physical description: Black cap with white cord trim along the sides and back with a silver St. John Ambulance Brigade pin; inner-lining lined with an iridescent fabric.
Themes: Nursing Hats: Tracing Gender and Duty through Uniform
References: The Order of St John. Dress Regulations for St. John Ambulance Adults, Cadets and Badgers. St. John Supplies: London, 1939.
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Catalogue number: SJA871