Vintage nurses uniform Excellent condition Museum Quality

This is a vintage nurses uniform from Troy New York. Included is the nurses cap. It is in pristine condition. Small stain on inside of pocket as noted in photo. The nurses hat is slightly yellowed and has a small tear that is not noticeable from outside and can be easily repaired. See all photos, a beautiful vintage piece! The woman’s name is on the hat as well. Shamron Mills in Troy, NY, has been a textile and garment-making powerhouse for a century and a half. In 1886, E.W. Marvin joined the firm of Gunnison & Son. Like many of Troy’s textile factories, Gunnison produced collars and cuffs, specifically ladies’ linen collars and cuffs. By 1908, the company was known as E.W. Marvin & Co. n 1917, Raymond P. Neitzel became part of the company. Although they already made detachable collars and cuffs for nurses, they wanted to introduce an entire line of nursing wear. Neitzel brought his experience to the company and became a partner. The company became the Marvin Neitzel Corporation in 1931. They moved from 5th Avenue and Fulton Street to 444 River Street in 1974, and were the last company in Troy to still produce collars and cuffs. The company remained at this location sewing nurse’s uniforms until finally closing in 2002. Marvin Neitzel was one of the largest manufacturers of nursing apparel in the United States.