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Vintage 1960s–1970s Nursing Student Uniform & Memorabilia Collection – Midwestern State University – Original 1975 Letter
Beautifully preserved vintage nursing student uniform and memorabilia collection associated with Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas.
The uniforms are believed to date from approximately the late 1960s through the 1970s based on their styling and construction. An original handwritten letter dated October 16, 1975, accompanies the collection, providing a documented connection to the mid-1970s.
This collection includes two different white nursing uniform tops, a pair of classic bell-bottom nursing pants, a traditional nursing cap, original nursing student identification badges, embroidered university patches, and handwritten notes and personal correspondence.
Both uniform tops feature identification badges reading “MISS. T. TAYLOR – NURSING STUDENT – MIDWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY”, along with embroidered Midwestern State University A.D. Nursing Student patches.
INCLUDED ITEMS
1. Vintage Fashion In Action Short-Sleeve Nursing Uniform Top
* Original Fashion In Action manufacturer’s label
* Made in USA
* White polyester-style fabric
* Short sleeves with folded cuffs
* Front zipper closure
* Wide pointed collar
* Two large front pockets
* Semi-fitted silhouette
* Original university nursing patch and student identification badge
* No confirmed size
Measurements (laid flat):
* Shoulders: 15”
* Chest (pit to pit): 17”
* Overall length: 26”
2. Vintage White Bell-Bottom Nursing Pants
* Classic 1970s flared bell-bottom legs
* Elastic waistband
* White polyester-style fabric that appears to match the short-sleeve top
* Manufacturer’s tag is faded and illegible
* No confirmed size
Measurements (laid flat):
* Waist: 12.5” across, unstretched (approximately 25” circumference)
* Rise: 13”
* Inseam: 30”
The pants appear to coordinate with the Fashion In Action nursing top, although the manufacturer’s label is too faded to verify that they are the same brand.
3. Vintage Meta Fine Uniform Long-Sleeve Nursing Coat
* Original Meta Fine Uniform manufacturer’s label
* Tagged women’s size 10 (vintage sizing)
* White 65% polyester / 35% cotton fabric
* Long sleeves
* Button-front closure
* Wide notched collar
* Front pockets
* Semi-fitted silhouette with buttoned back waist belt
* Original university nursing patch and student identification badge
Measurements (laid flat):
* Shoulders: 15.5”
* Chest (pit to pit): 19”
* Sleeve length: 21.25”
* Overall length: 34”
4. Traditional Vintage Nursing Cap
Original white nursing student cap featuring a classic folded design and decorative buttons. Shows age-related discoloration and normal vintage wear.
5. Original 1970s Nursing Student Correspondence & Memorabilia
Included are original handwritten materials discovered with the uniforms:
* Personal handwritten letter dated October 16, 1975
* Handwritten nursing-related notes
* Patient care schedule and additional handwritten pages
These materials offer a fascinating glimpse into nursing student life and medical education during the 1970s.
CONDITION – PRE-OWNED EXCELLENT
The nursing uniforms are in excellent vintage pre-owned condition, particularly considering their approximate 50-year age.
The garments appear to have been carefully preserved and show remarkably little visible wear for clothing of this era.
* No known holes, tears, or significant fabric damage
* Original buttons, zipper, labels, and uniform details appear intact
* Original embroidered Midwestern State University nursing patches remain attached
* Original nursing student identification badges are included
* Fabric retains a clean, well-preserved overall appearance
* Minor age-related discoloration, wrinkles, and normal storage wear may be present
The nursing cap and handwritten paperwork show more noticeable signs of aging than the uniforms themselves. The cap has some discoloration, while the original papers exhibit yellowing, folds, creases, and worn edges consistent with their age.
The garments have not been professionally cleaned or restored.
These are authentic vintage items, not modern reproductions. Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are an important part of the condition description.
IMPORTANT – VINTAGE SIZING INFORMATION
Please note that these are genuine vintage garments, and original vintage clothing sizes may differ significantly from modern standardized sizing.
The long-sleeve Meta nursing coat is tagged size 10. This is its original vintage manufacturer’s size and should not be assumed equivalent to a modern women’s size 10.
The Fashion In Action short-sleeve nursing top has no confirmed size, and the bell-bottom pants have a faded, illegible manufacturer’s label.
Because this collection contains multiple garments with different measurements, any single size selected in ’s standardized sizing field should not be interpreted as applying to every garment.
Please refer to the individual garment measurements provided above to determine fit rather than relying on the listed size.
All measurements are approximate and were taken with the garments laid flat.
HISTORICAL & COLLECTIBLE INTEREST
This unusual collection would be of interest to collectors and enthusiasts of:
* Vintage 1960s and 1970s medical uniforms
* Nursing history and nursing school memorabilia
* Midwestern State University history
* Vintage bell-bottom clothing and retro fashion
* Medical and hospital collectibles
* Historical costume and theatrical wardrobe collections
The original university patches, personalized student identification badges, traditional nursing cap, and handwritten correspondence dated October 1975 make this a distinctive historical collection.
All items are being sold together as one collection. You will receive the exact items shown in the photographs.
