Flight Attendant
Colonial Airlines, 1950s
Colonial Airlines broke with tradition in the early 1950s and began to serve alcoholic beverages on its New York–Bermuda flights. The rest of the industry quickly adopted this successful and profitable marketing tool. Celeste MacIvor wore this uniform as a Colonial flight attendant.
Gift of Celeste MacIvor
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
Manufacturer
Brooks Uniform Co.
Physical Description
Green wool, with no collar. has cal stewardess badge.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 64.5 × 45 × 16cm (2 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 5 11/16 in. × 6 5/16 in.)
3-D (Coat, Stored with Light Padding): 66.7 × 63.5 × 8.9cm (2 ft. 2 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 1 in. × 3 1/2 in.)
3-D (Badge): 6.5 × 0.5 × 2.7cm (2 9/16 × 3/16 × 1 1/16 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Synthetic Fabrics
Uncharacterized Threads
Copper Alloy
Gold Alloy Plating
Enamel
Plastic
Inventory Number
A19750372000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Celeste Maclvor
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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