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
Manufacturer
Hart, Schaffner, and Marx
Physical Description
Gray, wool,1 button, 2 flap pockets, 1 breast pocket, full lining.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 62.5 × 42.5 × 16cm (2 ft. 5/8 in. × 1 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 6 5/16 in.)
3-D (Coat, Stored with Light Padding): 65.4 × 68.6 × 5.7cm (2 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 2 ft. 3 in. × 2 1/4 in.)
3-D (Badge): 4 × 1.3 × 1.3cm (1 9/16 × 1/2 × 1/2 in.)
Materials
Uncharacterized Fabrics (Likely Wool and Synthetic Fabrics)
Uncharacterized Thread
Silver Alloy
Enamel
Plastics
Inventory Number
A19880396000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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