Date:
Early 1970s
Description:
Allen County Police Department Hat & Purse
Description:
Though women have long served in law enforcement they were not always uniformed the same as men. This Allen County Police Department uniform was worn by donor Jeanette Gies in the 1970s. At that time the women's uniform consisted of a blouse and skirt worn with this hat and purse. The purse has special pockets designed to hold handcuffs and a pistol.