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.)

Type:

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Country of Origin:

United States of America

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

See more items in:

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

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv97adeafc8-442f-43b8-860a-8425eb5ec5c7

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:nasm_A19731202000