Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

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Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. Creator: Harris & Ewing

Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, Red Cross Motor Corps, 1917. First World War: women in uniform, note leather leggings

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Mrs. Mendum Bloomburg, a brave and dedicated member of the Red Cross Motor Corps during World War I, is captured in this striking photograph by renowned photography studio Harris & Ewing. Dressed in her Red Cross uniform, Mrs. Bloomburg exudes a sense of determination and resilience as she stands next to a motor car. The image, taken in 1917, showcases her practical yet fashionable attire, including leather leggings, gaiters, and an ankle-length coat. The use of cowhide materials in her uniform was a common choice for women serving in the Red Cross Motor Corps, as they spent long hours on the road transporting supplies and offering assistance to soldiers. The photograph, part of the Harris Ewing Collection at the Library of Congress, offers a glimpse into the vital role women played on the home front during this pivotal period in American history. Mrs. Bloomburg's portrait is a testament to the courage and resourcefulness of women during the First World War, and a reminder of the important contributions they made to the war effort.

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