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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 Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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