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Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur) > Records

Royal Perth Hospital Nurses Cape

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c. 1956

Overview

Red nurse's cape embroider with a Royal Perth Hospital serv1 logo. Hook and eye at top of cape to hold shut. Has collar.

Historical information

Used at Royal Perth Hospital in 1956.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-50-25.008

Item type

Material

Width

63 mm

Height or length

100 mm

Depth

3 mm

Weight

0

Inscriptions and markings

Royal Perth Hospital Serv10

Contextual information

Used by ex Darkan resident.

Keywords

Royal Perth Hospital

Year

Primary significance criteria

Historic significance

Last modified

Thursday, 27 November, 2025

Completeness

94

Betty Brown Historical Centre (Shire of West Arthur)

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