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Superintendent Stanley and three women police officers
Superintendent Sophia Stanley (served 1918-1922, seated), the first Superintendent of Women Police, and three women police officers (left to right: Elinor J Robertson, served 1919-1922, Charlotte Grace Dixon, later Mrs Anderson, served 1920-1924, and Sergeant Violet Butcher), wearing the new Stanley Uniform, introduced in 1919. The tunic was single-breasted with six metal buttons down the front and a snake clasp belt. The skirt was mid-calf length. Black woollen stockings were worn, and boots with a one-inch heel. The helmet was made of cork and hard felt. Although Harrods fitted and made the uniform, the material was coarse and uncomfortable. In 1926 changes were made to make it more comfortable and practical. Date: circa 1920
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Armband Boots Breasted Buttons Calf Charlotte Cork Dixon Elinor Equality Felt Grace Hard Length Metropolitan Patrol Robertson Sergeant Skirt Sleeve Sophia Special Stanley Stockings Stripes Superintendent Tunic Woollen 1919 Officers
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This photograph captures Superintendent Sophia Stanley, the groundbreaking first Superintendent of Women Police in the Metropolitan Police Force in London, England, seated amongst three of her dedicated officers: Elinor J. Robertson, Charlotte Grace Dixon, and Sergeant Violet Butcher. The year is circa 1920, and they are all proudly wearing the newly introduced Stanley Uniform. The single-breasted tunic, with six metal buttons down the front and a snake clasp belt, was designed to instill a sense of equality and professionalism amongst the women officers. The mid-calf length skirt, paired with black woollen stockings and boots with a one-inch heel, completed the uniform's practical yet stylish appearance. The helmet, made of cork and hard felt, was a distinguishing feature of the uniform. However, the material used to make the uniform was coarse and uncomfortable, leading to modifications in 1926 to make it more comfortable and practical for the women serving on the force. The officers in this photograph, including Superintendent Stanley, wore their uniforms with pride, embodying the spirit of dedication and service during the 1910s and 1920s. The collar and armband of the uniform bore the special patrol insignia, adding to the uniformity and sense of camaraderie amongst the women officers. This photograph is an inspiring reminder of the early days of women in policing and their unwavering commitment to their work.
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