USN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SLEEPING SHIRT Size:L Army contract M-1951

Army contract M-1951

others returned to the original flap-pocket design

As found in civilian models

The resulting material is reminiscent of hand-woven textiles and possesses a unique stretchy quality and washed look

The adoption of Breton sweaters and boat shoes on the mid-century East Coast reflected the aspiration of boating and maritime recreation in an era when leisure time was a growing status symbol of the high society

USN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SLEEPING SHIRT Size:L Army contract M-1951The USN MEDICAL DEPARTMENT SLEEPING SHIRT is crafted from a vat dyed, basket woven cotton fabric, closed at the front with cotton webbing ties. The shirt features a "MEDICAL DEPARTMENT U. S. N." stamp beneath the single chest patch pocket. Originally issued for use in naval medical facilities, such as shipboard sickbays and field hospitals, these shirts were designed for comfort and ease of wear for both patients and medical staff. Early versions were