The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
Yellow cotton pinafore apron with ruffle trimming over the shoulders and on the two pockets on the lower apron front. An embroidered shield-shaped blue badge featuring a crude interpretation of an American eagle (which was the logo of the Centre) has been sewn to the left breast, forming a small pocket. A pair of buttons on each waist tie attach to the shoulder straps which have three buttons holes sewn into them. One of the buttons is an opalescent button and the other is patterned plastic. There are two buttons missing from the waist ties.
Associated with Bessie Mabel Cooper, a volunteer staff member of the American Centre in Sydney, during the Second World War. The American Centre was established by the American Society in Elizabeth Street. Many Australian public buildings were requisitioned for American use during the war, including schools, hospitals and other public institutions.
Sterling Silver badge in the form of an eagle, with out-stretched wings, carrying a shield. In the centre of the shield in red, white and blue enamel is a representative American flag. Embossed down t
Studio portrait of Bessie Mabel Cooper. She was a volunteer staff member of the American Centre in Sydney, during the Second World War. The American Centre was established by the American Society.
Sterling Silver badge in the form of an eagle, with out-stretched wings, carrying a shield. In the centre of the shield in red, white and blue enamel is a representative American flag. Embossed down t
White cotton apron with full skirt and round-necked bib. Two wide straps at the top of the bib secure the apron over the back with two buttons on the left and right sides. The skirt is secured around
Apron with bib front, made from a chaff bag dyed yellow. Bib, strings, hem and pocket edge are made from red damask curtain fabric scraps. Both the neck band and ties of the apron have been folded ove
Starched white cotton apron with full skirt and round-necked bib. Two wide straps are sewn to the top of the bib to secure the apron over the back with pins. The skirt is secured around the waist by s
Khaki drill protective apron. The apron has a front pocket with brass button enclosure. It secures at the waist with cotton ties. Khaki drill protective apron for a kilt, as worn by members of the
Straight leg blue-grey trousers made from worsted cavalry twill. The trousers have a four button concealed fly with one button at the waist. There is a slash pocket at each hip and a coin pocket set i
