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.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Manufacturer
Mae Hanauer, Inc.
Physical Description
Green wool w/white trim, colonial air lines badge and hat pin.
Dimensions
Clothing: 14.5 × 22 × 9.5cm (5 11/16 in. × 8 11/16 in. × 3 3/4 in.)
3-D (Badge): 6 × 0.5 × 2.6cm (2 3/8 × 3/16 × 1 in.)
Materials
Wool
Synthetic Fiber Netting
Ferrous Alloy
Copper Alloy
Enamel
Inventory Number
A19750371000
Credit Line
Donated by Mrs. Celeste Maclvor
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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