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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.

America by Air
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 Usage conditions apply
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