Flight Attendant
Republic Airlines, 1986
Republic Airlines was formed by the merger of North Central Airlines and Southern Airways in 1979. It quickly grew into a nationwide carrier after purchasing Hughes Air West in 1980, but was in turn absorbed by Northwest Airlines in 1986. Flight attendant Mary Ellen Lipnitz wore this uniform.
Gift of Mary Ellen Lipnitz
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-Uniforms: Civil
Physical Description
Reversible, dark blue and maroon, 4 buttons, pockets.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 47 × 32 × 17cm (1 ft. 6 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 5/8 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Stored Flat, Overall): 50.2 × 41.9 × 2.5cm (1 ft. 7 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/2 in. × 1 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric (Cotton)
Copper Alloy
Non-Magnetic White Metal
Inventory Number
A19880261000
Credit Line
Donated by Mary Ellen Lipnitz
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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