Stewardess
American Airlines, 1936–37
Alice Lambert wore this uniform while flying on Curtiss Condors and Douglas DC-2s and DC-3s for American Airlines. Following the nautical theme started by Pan Am, American called its airplanes “flagships,” a term that appears on the left sleeve.
Gift of Alice Lambert Coker
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
Sears Roebuck & Co.
Physical Description
Coat, dark blue, with flapless pockets below, and four blue buttons on front. Silver "AA" stewardess wings on upper left pocket. Arm band on upper left arm with embroidered "AA" flag and "Flagship Fleet" in white letters.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 65 × 41 × 17cm (2 ft. 1 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/8 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Badge): 5.5 × 1 × 1.5cm (2 3/16 × 3/8 × 9/16 in.)
Clothing (Folded in Storage): 66.7 × 67.3 × 5.1cm (2 ft. 2 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 2 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric
Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Plastic
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Enamel
Ink
Inventory Number
A19730965000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Alice Lambert Coker
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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