Flight Attendant
Piedmont Airlines, 1989
Established in North Carolina in 1948, Piedmont was a popular Southern and Mid-Atlantic regional airline noted for its excellent service and “southern hospitality.” It merged with USAir in 1989. This was the last style of uniform worn by Piedmont flight attendants.
Gift of Victoria 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
Black polyester; single breasted with 2 black buttons down front, 1 upper left breast and 2 lower flap pockets; 2 wine-colored stripes and Piedmont logo on cuff; black nylon lining; 1 button gone.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 62.5 × 42 × 17cm (2 ft. 5/8 in. × 1 ft. 4 9/16 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 64.5 × 72.7 × 4.4cm (2 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 2 ft. 4 5/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
Materials
Synthetic Fiber Fabrics (Including Polyester)
Uncharacterized Thread
Plastic
Inventory Number
A19900332000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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