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Flight Attendant

Piedmont Airlines, 1989

Established in North Carolina in 1948, Piedmont was a popular Southern and Mid-Atlantic regional airline noted for its excellent service and “southern hospitality.” It merged with USAir in 1989. This was the last style of uniform worn by Piedmont flight attendants.

Gift of Victoria 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

Black polyester; single breasted with 4 buttons down front; belt on back with brass buckle.

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 43 × 39 × 15cm (1 ft. 4 15/16 in. × 1 ft. 3 3/8 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Padding): 48.3 × 42.9 × 2.5cm (1 ft. 7 in. × 1 ft. 4 7/8 in. × 1 in.)

Materials

Synthetic Fiber Fabrics and Thread (Including Polyester)
Plastic
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Paper

Inventory Number

A19900333000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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