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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.

America by Air
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 Usage conditions apply
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