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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.

Gift of United Air Lines

 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 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 Usage conditions apply
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