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Original 1954 McCall\'s Pattern No. 1895 – Girls\' Nurse Costume
Original 1954 McCall\'s Pattern No. 1895 for a girls\' nurse costume with dress, cap, and cape. Features a button-front dress with a red-cross \"NURSE\" appliqué pocket, whole belt, and patch pockets, plus a nurse\'s cap and a navy cape faced in red. Includes enough transfer for two costumes. Factory Folded and Unused, with Uncut Transfer.
Quick Facts
- Pattern Number: McCall\'s No. 1895
- Year: 1954
- Garment: Girls\' Nurse Costume (Dress, Cap, and Cape)
- Size: 4 (23\" Breast, 21\" Waist)
- Pattern Condition: Factory Folded and Unused
- Comes with Uncut Transfer
- Envelope and Instructions are in Good Condition
Design
The dress buttons down the front and has a pointed collar, short cuffed sleeves, a flared skirt, and a belt with a belt strap. The upper pocket carries a red cross appliqué embroidered \"NURSE\" from the included transfer, and two lower patch pockets finish the front. The cap is trimmed with black bias tape, and View B adds a blue shoulder cape with red facing and two brass-buttoned strap closures.
A Moment in Fashion History
Nurse costumes were a favorite of 1950s girls, when nursing was one of the most admired careers open to women. This pattern mirrors the real uniform of the era: white dress, starched cap with a black band, and a navy cape lined in red. A partial Stewart & Co., Baltimore retailer stamp on the front recalls the department store where it was first sold.
Illustration
The cover illustration has been digitally restored and enhanced by Judy Yates to highlight the original fashion artwork while preserving the character and artistry of this historic McCall\'s pattern envelope.
