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Flight Attendant

Continental Airlines, early 1940s

Jean Begley Bluestein wore this uniform while flying on Continental DC-3s.

Gift of Jean Begley Bluestein

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-Helmets & Headwear

Physical Description

Tan wool with red cloth band and 2 short red ribbon tails. gold-colored winged continental insignia w/ red, white, and blue bird pinned to front

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 19 × 17 × 9cm (7 1/2 × 6 11/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
3-D (Overall, Ribbons hanging down): 17.8 × 19cm (7 in. × 7 1/2 in.)

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Copper Alloy
Enamel

Inventory Number

A19900346000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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