Flight Attendant

Capital Airlines, 1955

Marcy Wetherbee wore this uniform while serving on Capital Airlines Vickers Viscount airliners.

Gift of Marcy Wetherbee

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-Helmets & Headwear

Manufacturer

Lecie

Physical Description

Blue-grey wool blend with gold capital insignia; nametag Marcy Wetherbee; ca. 1952.

Dimensions

Clothing: 15 × 22 × 10.5cm (5 7/8 in. × 8 11/16 in. × 4 1/8 in.)
3-D (Badge): 6 × 0.5 × 3cm (2 3/8 × 3/16 × 1 3/16 in.)

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool Blend)
Copper Alloy
Synthetic Fiber Fabric

Inventory Number

A19880281000

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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