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Woman police officer posing in uniform, London
Woman police officer Ivy Cook (joined December 1930) posing in the recently updated Stanley uniform. A white shirt and tie were introduced, the jacket had four buttons and a matching material belt, the hat badge became smaller, the skirt became a little shorter, and shoes replaced boots (although in this picture boots are worn). The overall effect was greater comfort, practicality and smartness. Date: 1931
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1931 Armband Badge Belt Boots Buttoned Buttons Comfort Duty Equality Matching Material Metropolitan Policewoman Policewomen Posing Sergeant Shirt Shorter Skirt Smaller Smartness Stanley Updated Officers
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph captures the spirit of progress and equality as it showcases Woman Police Officer Ivy Cook proudly posing in her updated Metropolitan Police uniform in London during the 1930s. Ivy joined the force in December 1930, and in the following year, the Stanley uniform underwent significant changes to enhance comfort, practicality, and smartness. The introduction of a white shirt and tie, a jacket with four buttons and a matching material belt, a smaller hat badge, and a shorter skirt, were all part of these improvements. Although boots are still worn in this image, they would soon be replaced by shoes. The overall effect of these modifications brought greater comfort and smartness to the women officers, who were an integral part of the Metropolitan Police Force. Ivy's confident and smiling demeanor exudes the pride and dedication of a woman in uniform, making this photograph a historical treasure. Dated July 1931.
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