Clothing Rations

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In this November, 1943 photograph, a WAVE recruit reviews her clothing issue at the Hunter College training school in the Bronx, New York. Notice the multiple hats, jackets and blouses – but only one set of shoes!

The photo comes from the National Archives.

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