Hat, Stewardess, United Airlines

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Object Details

Physical Description

Green wool beret with 2 nickel buttons

Summary

The First Stewardess Uniform

Boeing Air Transport, 1930 (replica)

The first stewardess uniform was made of dark green wool with a matching green and gray wool cape. United Air Lines made this replica and donated it in commemoration of Ellen Church, the first stewardess, and the rest of United’s “Original Eight” female flight attendants.

Credit Line

Donated by United Airlines

Inventory Number

A19560022003

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Organic Fiber Fabric

Thread

Non-Magnetic Metal

Dimensions

Clothing: 10.8 × 21.6cm (4 1/4 in. × 8 1/2 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

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/nv93a8af41f-a229-49d1-84fc-e22a1f9858d5

Record ID

nasm_A19560022003