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Flight Attendant

Colonial Airlines, 1950s

Colonial Airlines broke with tradition in the early 1950s and began to serve alcoholic beverages on its New York–Bermuda flights. The rest of the industry quickly adopted this successful and profitable marketing tool. Celeste MacIvor wore this uniform as a Colonial flight attendant.

Gift of Celeste MacIvor

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

Manufacturer

Brooks Uniform Co.

Physical Description

Green wool, with no collar. has cal stewardess badge.

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 64.5 × 45 × 16cm (2 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 5 11/16 in. × 6 5/16 in.)
3-D (Coat, Stored with Light Padding): 66.7 × 63.5 × 8.9cm (2 ft. 2 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 1 in. × 3 1/2 in.)
3-D (Badge): 6.5 × 0.5 × 2.7cm (2 9/16 × 3/16 × 1 1/16 in.)

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Synthetic Fabrics
Uncharacterized Threads
Copper Alloy
Gold Alloy Plating
Enamel
Plastic

Inventory Number

A19750372000

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Celeste Maclvor

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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