Flight Attendant
United Airlines, 1946
Flight attendants wore this uniform while serving aboard United DC-4s just after World War II.
Gift of Helen Elizabeth McLaughlin
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Physical Description
Gray, wool, 2 buttons at waist band, side zipper, back pleat. Unlined.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 61.5 × 32 × 14cm (2 ft. 3/16 in. × 1 ft. 5/8 in. × 5 1/2 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 63.2 × 54.3 × 3.5cm (2 ft. 7/8 in. × 1 ft. 9 3/8 in. × 1 3/8 in.)
Materials
Natural Fiber Fabrics (Including Wool)
Natural Fiber Thread
Plastic
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Inventory Number
A19880397000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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