On May 20-21,1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly nonstop between New York and Paris. Following his flight of 33 hours 30 minutes, Lindbergh stayed at the US Embassy in Paris for several days of celebrations and appointments. The Embassy presented Lindbergh with these monogrammed pajamas.
Display Status
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Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Miscellaneous
Physical Description
Pajamas Paris 1927 Presentation. Teal and white patterned pajama pants with white piped edges, deep bottom hems, and cotton drawstring. Part of pajama set. Schlapobersky Chemiseir, 55 Rue De Rivoli, 55
Dimensions
Overall (Pants): 116.8 × 33 × 0.3cm (3 ft. 10 in. × 1 ft. 1 in. × 1/8 in.)
Storage (Pants): 119.4 × 35.6 × 2.5cm (3 ft. 11 in. × 1 ft. 2 in. × 1 in.)
Materials
Silk
Shell
Cotton
Inventory Number
A20130516001
Credit Line
Donated by Yale University Library, Manuscripts and Archives
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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