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Uniform, student's. Edna Muir, Montreal
Western Hospital School of Nursing, 1917-1920. Canadian Nurses
Association Collection
This is the oldest uniform in the collection. The cuffs, collar,
bib and apron were all detachable for easy cleaning and
starching.
CMC 2000.111.421
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Edna Muir, student at the Montreal
Western Hospital School of Nursing, ca. 1917. Canadian Nurses
Association Collection
In March 1917, Muir began her training at the Montreal Western
Hospital. The influenza epidemic of 1918 was her biggest
challenge. Following graduation, Muir worked in private nursing
practice and, like many of her generation, left nursing upon
marriage in 1921.
CMC 2000.111.421.25
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Cotton Swabs, 1917-1920. Canadian Nurses
Association Collection
These handmade swabs were found in the pocket of Edna Muir's
Montreal Western Hospital uniform.
CMC 2000.111.421.24
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Working Waist Jacket. Nursing Sister
L.E. Galbraith, First World War. Canadian Nurses Association
Collection
Also unique to the collection, this is a rare example of the
waist jacket worn by Canadian nursing sisters while working in
the wards. Galbraith was one of the first Canadian nurses to go
overseas and serve throughout the war. The sky-blue colour of
these uniforms led to Canadian nursing sisters being known as
"Bluebirds" among soldiers.
CWM 20000105-090
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Medals Set. Nursing Sister L.E.
Galbraith, First World War. Canadian Nurses Association Collection
Galbraith was one of the first Canadian nurses to go overseas
during the First World War, indicated by the presence of the
1914-1915 Star, which was given only to personnel who had served
during the first two years of the war. The medals are the Royal
Red Cross, 2nd Class; the 1914-1915 Star; the British War Medal,
1914-1919; and the Victory Medal, 1914-1919.
CWM 20000105-043
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