This is a very special, very rare Harper Hospital School of Nursing Nurses Navy Wool Cape Not sure of the age but looks WWI and the label points to this era. However, if you know, please write us so we can adjust description. On any case, it is old. Standardized Capes, L. MacMillan Inc out of New York. Approx. 14" with the neck opened/shoulders and 36" in Length. Please view photos. It does need some stitching, 2 closures are included, along with 3 buttons. History of Harper Hospital School of Nursing The history of the Harper Hospital School of Nursing, formerly the Farrand Training School for Nurses, is an inspiring history of Professional Nursing in Michigan. One important aspect of the history of any school is the accomplishments of its graduates, and their contributions to the profession of nursing in their community whether it be in the field of Nursing Education, Nursing Service, Public Health Nursing, Industrial Nursing, Office Nursing, Government Service, etc.Our School of Nursing was originally founded as a memorial to Dr. Farrand, who was a member of the first medical staff of Harper Hospital, and former President of the Board of Trustees. The meeting was held on April 21, 1883 in the home of Reverend Baker, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church. It was founded for the education of nurses in the care of the sick, with an objective to make nursing a "calling for women of culture and stability". The school was unique from its inception in that, it was created