16) Although, the supply of fabrics was controlled by the federal government during WWI, some companies managed to still create fashionable uniforms for nurses. The following photos feature the 1943 nursing uniforms designed and manufactured by Barco. The company decided to use what was available, the nylon fiber. And since there was shortage of materials during that time, Barco nursing uniforms also adopted the minimal design of the usual nurse uniforms. Wing collar was small, sleeves were short, and boleros were used instead of cardigan.
17) Deutsches Rotes Kreuz (DRK) or German Red Cross nurses basic uniform worn by the DRK helferin | helferinen (helpers) during wartime consisted of medium grey pleated-front blouse or a blue-grey pinstriped blouse and skirt with detachable white collar as shown in the following photos.
18) During the Golden Age, the puff sleeves were gone and replaced with simpler ones, with sleeve hems about three inches above the elbows. The usual cuffs, with white trim at their edges, were folded by 2 inches. With other 1950 nursing uniforms, the folds themselves served to be the white contrast trim for the colored nursing dress. Back then, accessories were still restricted, but wristwatches that were necessary for time keeping were allowed.