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Woman police officer in Bather uniform, London
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Woman police officer in Bather uniform, London
Woman police officer posing in the Bather style uniform which was worn from 1946 to 1968 -- double-breasted overcoat (winter wear), white shirt and tie, peaked cap with badge, and duty armband. Date: circa late 1940s
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Armband Badge Bather Breasted Buttoned Buttons Caps Double Duty Equality Glamorous Glamour Metropolitan Overcoat Peak Peaked Policewoman Policewomen Posing Postwar Shirt Officers
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This photograph captures the image of a woman police officer proudly posing in the Bather uniform of the Metropolitan Police Force in London during the late 1940s. The Bather style uniform, which was worn by policewomen from 1946 to 1968, was a striking departure from traditional male police uniforms. The double-breasted overcoat, with its distinctive peaked cap adorned with a badge, white shirt, tie, and duty armband, exuded an air of authority and professionalism. The woman in the photograph wears the uniform with confidence and grace, her posture and expression conveying a sense of pride and dedication to her service. The buttons on her coat gleam in the light, adding to the uniform's visual appeal. The peaked cap sits atop her head at a jaunty angle, framing her face and drawing attention to her badge. The Bather uniform was an important symbol of women's increasing presence in the police force during the post-war era. It represented a step towards gender equality in the workplace and challenged traditional gender norms. The uniform's glamorous and stylish design also made it a source of admiration and envy, with many young women aspiring to join the police force and wear the uniform themselves. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of women in the police force and the evolution of police uniforms. It is a reminder of the important role that women have played in law enforcement and the progress that has been made towards gender equality in the workplace.
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