1920s
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF NURSING UNIFORMS
The PhilipPines 1920's
This all-white uniform is worn by a nursing graduate from the Philippines in 1922. She is photographed with her medal of commendation and diploma. The Board of Examiners for Nursing was created in 1919 and the Filipino Nursing Association was officially established in 1921. Nurses from the Philippines have made an invaluable contribution to the NHS over many decades.