Hat, Flight Attendant, Western Airlines

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Mae Hanauer, Inc.

Physical Description

Green cap with Western Airlines insignia hat pin.

Summary

Flight Attendant

Western Airlines, 1958

In operation since 1926, Western was the nation’s oldest airline. It flew mainly in California and the Southwest before merging with Delta in 1987. Nancy Birckhead wore this uniform while serving on Western’s Douglas and Convair airliners.

Gift of Nancy Birckhead

Inventory Number

A19762079000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool Blend)

Non-Magnetic White Metal Alloy

Synthetic Fiber Fabric

Ferrous Alloy (Stainless Steel)

Ink

Enamel

Plastic Netting

Dimensions

Clothing: 16.5 × 23.5 × 9cm (6 1/2 in. × 9 1/4 in. × 3 9/16 in.)

3-D (Badge): 6.5 × 0.6 × 2cm (2 9/16 × 1/4 × 13/16 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/nv90b10e0a8-b2fa-4963-8f04-9690b4a62fb0

Record ID

nasm_A19762079000