The First Stewardess Uniform
Boeing Air Transport, 1930 (replica)
The first stewardess uniform was made of dark green wool with a matching green and gray wool cape. United Air Lines made this replica and donated it in commemoration of Ellen Church, the first stewardess, and the rest of United’s “Original Eight” female flight attendants.
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
Green wool, straight with double pleat in front, side zipper, button waistband
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 66 × 32 × 15cm (2 ft. 2 in. × 1 ft. 5/8 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
Clothing (Folded in Storage): 67.3 × 50.8 × 2.5cm (2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 in. × 1 in.)
Materials
Wool
Non-Magnetic Metal
Plastic
Inventory Number
A19560022001
Credit Line
Donated by United Airlines
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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