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Nurse's Cape (Midwifery)

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
Fashion
People
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
Busselton Historical Society

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Midwife Cape

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