National Park Service
National Park Service Uniforms
Breeches, Blouses, and Skirts, 1918-1991
NPS Logo

APPENDIX A

The following drawings appear in the July 2, 1969, National Park Service Uniform Regulations. It is not believed that these uniforms for women were ever manufactured. All items, with exception of blouse collar and accessories, were to have been loden green (forest green).

drawing of dress

Dress
Orlon, acrylic, wool jersey knit yoked shift. Welt seams, standup collar. Long back zipper. (Cost $18/25) Dry clean.

Nameplate in gold and cordovan.

drawing of hat

Hat
Pillbox in matching color of dress and made of same material orlon-acrylic knit with contrasting gross grained cordovan colored ribbon trim.

(Cost $3.50/5.00)

drawing of blouse

Blouse
White bermuda or peter-pan type collar, Dacron-polyester and cotton broad cloth, roll-up or sleeveless.
Machine wash—tumble dry, perma-press no ironing

(Cost $3.50/5.00)

Skirt
A-line, small waistband, no pleats, perma-press, dacron-polyester and cotton blend
or
orlon acrylic wool jersey double knit.
Machine washable, tumble dry, no ironing.

drawing of jacket

Jackets
Blazer-type of 100% orlon acrylic double knit V-neck jacket, double breasted with gold colored ladies size NPS button. Dry clean.
(Cost about $25/30)
Ladies name pin and arrowhead insignia on sleeve.

drawing of vest

V-neck vest - same color as above, 100% orlon acrylic double knit to acetat tricot. Buttons gold NPS. Dry Clean.
(Cost about $15)
Ladies name pin.

drawing of culottes

Culottes
Perma-press, dacron-polyester and cotton. 3-button placket closing or plain.
Machine washable, tumble dry.

(List about $6.00)

drawing of sweater

Sweater
Cardigan type - Light wool or nylon knitted, long sleeves.

drawing of slacks

Slacks
Perma-press dacron-polyester and cotton blend, french waistband, side zipper.

Machine washable, tumble dry. No ironing.

(Cost $5.00)

drawing of shoes

two types of
shoes
(should be cordovan colored)

drawing of coat

All-weather coat
Arrowhead insignia on left shoulder.

drawing of hat

Hat
to match color of coat

drawing of scarves

Silk scarf
White with very small arrowhead insignia in cordovan colored motif. Large, medium and small size for wear with dress, hair, or as handkerchief.

drawing of hat

Ladies summer straw hat
Similar color to men's straw hat. Rough straw braid hat with small brim, gross-grained and stitched cordovan colored plastic band.

drawings of dress and jacket

Work Uniform
A-line dress; tan with white neck and sleeve trim; white self belt; unlined; 100% Polyester doubleknit; washable.

Long sleeve jacket; tan; tan buttons; lined; 100% Polyester doubleknit; washable.

$37.40



<<< Previous <<< Contents>>> Next >>>


nps-uniforms/4/appa.htm
Last Updated: 01-Apr-2016