Object Details
Physical Description
Black polyester; single breasted with 2 black buttons down front, 1 upper left breast and 2 lower flap pockets; 2 wine-colored stripes and Piedmont logo on cuff; black nylon lining; 1 button gone.
Summary
Flight Attendant
Piedmont Airlines, 1989
Established in North Carolina in 1948, Piedmont was a popular Southern and Mid-Atlantic regional airline noted for its excellent service and “southern hospitality.” It merged with USAir in 1989. This was the last style of uniform worn by Piedmont flight attendants.
Gift of Victoria McLaughlin
Inventory Number
A19900332000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Materials
Synthetic Fiber Fabrics (Including Polyester)
Uncharacterized Thread
Plastic
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 62.5 × 42 × 17cm (2 ft. 5/8 in. × 1 ft. 4 9/16 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 64.5 × 72.7 × 4.4cm (2 ft. 1 3/8 in. × 2 ft. 4 5/8 in. × 1 3/4 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19900332000