Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
Waterloo Region Museum |
Object ID |
1972.008.002 |
Object Name |
Uniform, Organizational |
Description |
Kitchener Ladies' Band uniform: a) Jacket is long sleeved with loose unfitted front and shaped back. Jacket is made of heavy cream cotton with a black braided band (3.5 cm. wide) around the neck, down the front, along the hem, and forming a chevron on the cuffs. There are two lengths on the back from the hem for 38.5 cm., and two diamond shapes at each side seam hem (12 x 7.5 cm.). Hook and eye closing at front opening with 8 cm. wide flap on left side. b) Skirt is an A-line skirt made from heavy cream cotton, with a yoke of fine cotton (16 cm. long). The skirt is 58.5 cm. long from the yoke. Two lengths of black braid run down the front (45.5 cm.). A small patch pocket is on the right side. Two straps made from twill tape (44 cm. long) are attached to the waist at the back. |
Date |
1925 |
Dimensions |
W-54.5 L-63 cm |
History |
The Kitchener Ladies' Band was organized by George H. Ziegler (1893-1959), founder of the Berlin Conservatory of Music. The band made its debut in 1925 at the Kitchener Old Boys' Reunion. It disbanded around 1935. At its height, the band numbered 92 members and was advertised as the "largest and most completely equipped ladies' band in the world". The band played at civic events and held Sunday evening concerts at the Lyric and Capitol theatres. Band members wore white uniforms with standup collars and black braid trim. The uniforms were made by the Barrie Robe and Clothing Company, and members were required to purchase their own uniform. The hats were supplied. |
Search Terms |
Kitchener Ladies' Band |