Flight Attendant
United Airlines, 1946
Flight attendants wore this uniform while serving aboard United DC-4s just after World War II.
Gift of Helen Elizabeth McLaughlin
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
White skilk-like cloth with short sleeves and two flap pockets.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 62 × 42 × 15cm (2 ft. 7/16 in. × 1 ft. 4 9/16 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
Clothing (Flat Storage): 62.2 × 81.3 × 88.9cm (2 ft. 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 8 in. × 2 ft. 11 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Thread
Plastic
Inventory Number
A19880399000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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