Medium: Khaki wool twill

Date: 1914-1918

Country: USA

Credit: Gift of Mrs. Roswell Gilpatric

Military uniforms are an important influence on modern women's fashions. The appeal of the uniform is multifaceted. Uniforms, especially military styles, symbolize authority, while also carrying an erotic edge. Uniforms can also function psychologically to maintain a sense of order and protection against the vulnerability of the naked body and the uncertainty of life.

Object Number: 68.146.52