This elegant uniform was worn by Grady School of Nursing Black students from 1949 to 1964 when the Black and White schools merged. A navy blue, three quarter cape, or white cotton sweater were worn in cool weather.
The first uniform was designed by Ludie Andrews in 1915. It was a blue chambray, ankle length dress, with short cuffed sleeves and a white straight apron. A white Buster Brown collar and white sleeve cuffs were attached with pearl buttons. Uniform accessories were a white cap, black shoes, and black hose.
In 1944, the official uniform was changed to a cotton, rose color, ankle length dress with a white, straight apron, buttoned at the waist. Uniform accessories were: white cap, brown hose and brown shoes.
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The following changes were made in 1949 and remained until 1964:
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The ankle length uniform was shortened to 17 inches from the floor.
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The white straight apron was replaced with a white pinafore, gathered apron.
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Accessories were: white cap with white shoes and hose, white cotton sweater, and navy blue, ¾ length cape with banded collar, bearing the optional initial: GMH
