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Busselton Historical Society > Records

Nurse's Cape (Midwifery)

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Overview

Red cape with zip frontage, and two pockets. Layered on the inside of jacket with checkered fabric.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-124-2026.064

Item type

Clothing

Uniforms

Themes

Material

Fabrics

Contextual information

This nurse's cape was worn by the donor, Mrs Merle Gloria Teal (nee Woodward). She was a District Midwife in Glasgow and also Belfast between 1949-1971. Merle moved to Busselton and continued working as a Midwife Registered Nurse (1972-1991). She believes that she had delivered thousands of babies during her time as a Midwife.

Keywords

Nurse

Primary significance criteria

Social or spiritual significance

Last modified

Wednesday, 18 February, 2026

Completeness

72

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