The First Stewardess Uniform
Boeing Air Transport, 1930 (replica)
The first stewardess uniform was made of dark green wool with a matching green and gray wool cape. United Air Lines made this replica and donated it in commemoration of Ellen Church, the first stewardess, and the rest of United’s “Original Eight” female flight attendants.
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
Green wool with gray trim on sleeves; double breasted; 6 buttons; 3 outside pockets; partial lining; 1 button missing from left wrist; moth damage.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 64 × 45 × 18cm (2 ft. 1 3/16 in. × 1 ft. 5 11/16 in. × 7 1/16 in.)
3-D (Stored Flat): 67.3 × 80 × 7cm (2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 2 ft. 7 1/2 in. × 2 3/4 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Inventory Number
A19560022000
Credit Line
Donated by United Airlines
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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