Hat, Stewardess, Transcontinental and Western Air

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Object Details

Physical Description

White fabric with red, gray, and blue ribbon rondel insignia. Net lining with white ribbon strip sewn to lining.

Summary

Stewardess

Transcontinental and Western Air, 1935

In 1935, Thelma Jean Harman became the first stewardess for T.W.A. She wore this summer uniform while flying aboard Ford Tri-Motors along T.W.A.’s “Lindbergh Line” from New York to Los Angeles. The stewardess badge on her coat was a later addition to the uniform.

Gift of Thelma Jean Harman

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. Thelma Jean Harman

Inventory Number

A19731202000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Natural Fiber Fabrics

Synthetic Fiber Fabrics

Uncharacterized Threads

Dimensions

Clothing (Including Mount): 16 × 24 × 11cm (6 5/16 × 9 7/16 × 4 5/16 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/nv97adeafc8-442f-43b8-860a-8425eb5ec5c7

Record ID

nasm_A19731202000