That's what I thought too, but nothing comes up online. It's a mystery...
nursinghistory.org
But there were so many Mercy Hospitals!
Thank you so much for this, it's very interesting! I just love the history around these types of things. That's when I also wish clothing could talk and tell me it's story! Thank you so much again, I think I will reach out to the Museum of Nursing too.The neckline letters were always the initials of the medical facility where the nurse trained and/or worked. I agree that it was likely "something" General Hospital and it may be quite impossible to pin down further... S is such a common letter for city names. Googling SGH produced many possibilities.
I've read that the yellow lining may signify a lead nurse or nurse manager, but it seems that may just be an internet theory and it may really be that each facility simply chose what colors they wanted to use.
Nursing capes were most commonly worn in the early- to mid-20th century.
These people may be able to give you more definitive information:
The also have a FaceBook page: The Museum of Nursing History, Inc.The Museum of Nursing History - Museum of Nursing History
Welcome to the Museum of Nursing History located at La Salle University!
That was my thought, if only some items could talk.Thank you so much for this, it's very interesting! I just love the history around these types of things. That's when I also wish clothing could talk and tell me it's story! Thank you so much again, I think I will reach out to the Museum of Nursing too.
