Stewardess

Northeast Airlines, 1968

Northeast Airlines introduced this loud and revealing lime green hot pants uniform in 1968. Other airlines resorted to similar styles to attract male passengers, as businessmen still accounted for the majority of airline travelers.

Gift of Corine Lobato

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Owner

Lobato

Physical Description

Light brown, yellow, and green pleated crepe scarf.

Dimensions

Clothing (Folded on Display): 108 × 11cm (42 1/2 × 4 5/16 in.)

Materials

Polyester
Elastic
Thread

Inventory Number

A19750810000

Credit Line

Donated by Hartsfield Atlanta International Airport

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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