🌟 The Women Behind the Legacy
Florence Nightingale
Known as “The Lady with the Lamp,” Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician, and the founder of modern nursing. She established the world’s first secular nursing school and revolutionized hospital sanitation and patient care. International Nurses Day is celebrated on her birthday in recognition of her lasting impact.
Clara Barton
An ardent humanitarian, Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross. She also broke barriers as the first woman to hold a senior clerkship in the U.S. federal government, earning equal pay with her male colleagues. Her dedication to battlefield medicine and disaster relief made her one of America’s most respected nurses.
Elizabeth Grace Neill
A pioneering nurse from New Zealand, Elizabeth Grace Neill advocated for formal nursing education and national registration. Her efforts led to New Zealand becoming the first country in the world to legally regulate nurses and midwives in 1901, setting a global standard for professional nursing.
Susie King Taylor
A formerly enslaved woman, Susie King Taylor became the first Black teacher for freed African Americans on St. Simons Island, Georgia. She later served as a nurse with the Union Army, caring for wounded soldiers and those suffering from disease—even when ordered not to. Her bravery and dedication made her a trailblazer in both education and military nursing.
⭐ Costume Design & Construction
We have recreated historically inspired uniforms reflecting what these women would have worn during their day-to-day nursing work in the Civil War era.
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Dress:
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Made from a superior poly-cotton blend fabric
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Long sleeves with a modest, period-accurate silhouette
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Back zipper closure for ease and comfort
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Bib Apron:
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White cotton fabric
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Features a red cross ribbon stitched at the chest
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Adjustable tie-back design
⭐ Costume Includes – 4 PCS
1️⃣ Zipper-back Civil War nurse dress
2️⃣ White bib apron with red cross emblem
3️⃣ Matching nurse armband
4️⃣ White Civil War nurse hat
🎨 Character Color Options
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Florence Nightingale – Slate Blue
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Elizabeth Grace Neill – Brown
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Clara Barton – Grey
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Susie King Taylor – Black
🎭 Perfect For:
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School History Projects & Wax Museum Presentations
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Black History Month & Women’s History Month
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Living History & Educational Performances
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Theater Productions & Civil War Reenactments
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Museum & Church Programs
🛒 Honor the women who healed a nation.
These Children’s Civil War Nurse Costumes offer a meaningful and respectful way to teach history, compassion, and courage—bringing the stories of four remarkable women to life with authenticity and pride.
