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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.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Manufacturer

De Jean

Physical Description

Gray wool with blue trim.

Dimensions

Clothing: 14.5 × 25 × 7.5cm (5 11/16 in. × 9 13/16 in. × 2 15/16 in.)
3-D (Badge): 4.5 × 1.5 × 2cm (1 3/4 × 9/16 × 13/16 in.)

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric
Non-Magnetic Metal
Enamel
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Ink

Inventory Number

A19880395000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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