Flight Attendant

Western Airlines, 1958

In operation since 1926, Western was the nation’s oldest airline. It flew mainly in California and the Southwest before merging with Delta in 1987. Nancy Birckhead wore this uniform while serving on Western’s Douglas and Convair airliners.

Gift of Nancy Birckhead

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-Uniforms: Civil

Manufacturer

D'Armigene

Physical Description

White synthetic; short sleeve with pearl-like buttons; size 32; has adjustable belt piece in back.

Dimensions

3-D (Lightly Padded, In Storage): 56.5 × 64.8 × 5.1cm (1 ft. 10 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 1 1/2 in. × 2 in.)

Materials

Synthetic Fiber Fabric
Glass
Ferrous Alloy

Inventory Number

A19762082000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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