Coat, Uniform/TWA, Purple

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Identifier1984-10-20-A_object_003-10Accession Number1984-10-20-ACatalog Number1984-10-20-A/3.10Object NameCoat, UniformDescriptionTWA flight attendant uniform coat designed by Valentino. Plum purple, winter weight single-breasted princess coat of woven polyester fabric. Features center front closure of 4 gold tone circular shank buttons embossed w/ "V". Coat has a point collar with angled edges, yoke front above princess seams at bust which end at a fitted waistline and 2 side-mounted belt loops for the matching belt. Back has a yoke below collar and two shoulder darts. Skirt of coat is A-line with 2 front patch pockets with "V" button closures. Sleeves have two faux buttonholes and "V" buttons stacked above each outer wrist. Fully lined interior with plum polyester fabric.

Makers tag: Ivory cloth with black text, [VALENTINO] located on front interior facing of coat above bottom button, as well as a [BRINY MARLIN] tag. Size tag attached to Valentino tag: [SIZE 7 R]. Union tag on interior PR seam.

Pictured with full uniform.MaterialFabricServiceTWAManufacturerValentinoDate1971-1974Signature/MarksLabel 1: "Int. Ladies Garment Workers Union / Union Made / ILGWU, AFL.CIO."

Label 2: "Valentino-Briny Marlin."

Label 3: "1993 9604 / BX No.26 / Size 7R."DimensionsW: 29 in/L: 44 in [All measurements taken flat. Bust: 18", Waist: 16", Hip: 20.5", Hem width: 27.5", Sleeve: 22.5". Belt is 65 inches L and 2" W.]Bibliographic CitationThe Museum of Flight CollectionRightsIn copyrightCatalog RecordView original catalog record

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CollectionClothing/Accessories CollectionCollection AreaObjectsOrganizationTrans World Airlines

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Coat, Uniform/TWA, Purple