Handkerchief, Flight Attendant, Piedmont, 1989

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Object Details

Physical Description

Nearly square burgundy or wine-colored silk twill pocket square. Machine overcast edge.

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

A19900337000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Silk)

Dimensions

3-D (flat, 5g): 27 × 25.5cm (10 5/8 × 10 1/16 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

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv90b46311d-6e43-4999-8116-c00584af6b92

Record ID

nasm_A19900337000