Flight Attendant
Continental Airlines, early 1940s
Jean Begley Bluestein wore this uniform while flying on Continental DC-3s.
Gift of Jean Begley Bluestein
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
Physical Description
Tan wool with red cloth band and 2 short red ribbon tails. gold-colored winged continental insignia w/ red, white, and blue bird pinned to front
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 19 × 17 × 9cm (7 1/2 × 6 11/16 × 3 9/16 in.)
3-D (Overall, Ribbons hanging down): 17.8 × 19cm (7 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Copper Alloy
Enamel
Inventory Number
A19900346000
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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