Flight Attendant
Continental Airlines, early 1940s
Jean Begley Bluestein wore this uniform while flying on Continental DC-3s.
Gift of Jean Begley Bluestein
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Physical Description
Replica. white polyester-cotton blend. long sleeve w/ 6 buttons down front.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 66 × 39 × 15cm (2 ft. 2 in. × 1 ft. 3 3/8 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 69.8 × 52.1 × 3.8cm (2 ft. 3 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 1/2 in. × 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Synthetic/Organic Fiber Blended Fabric (65% Polyester, 35% Cotton)
Uncharacterized Thread
Plastic
Inventory Number
A19900350000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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