Object Details
Physical Description
Green wool, straight with double pleat in front, side zipper, button waistband
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
A19560022001
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Materials
Wool
Non-Magnetic Metal
Plastic
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 66 × 32 × 15cm (2 ft. 2 in. × 1 ft. 5/8 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
Clothing (Folded in Storage): 67.3 × 50.8 × 2.5cm (2 ft. 2 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 8 in. × 1 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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19560022001