Headwear - Hat, Pillbox, 1972 - 1977

Historical information

Donated by Shirley Boles, to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Part of hostess/stewardess uniform designed for Ansett Airlines of Australia 1969 to 1972.

Significance

Complements the collection of air flight crew attire 1969 to 1972.

Physical description

Beige pillbox hat, with a flat crown and straight, upright sides.Turned brim, featuring peaked detail on one side. Piped edging. Heavy duty poly-cotton fabric with reinforcing stitches. Fawn grosgrain ribbon interfacing inside. Cream Bem silk lining. Gold coloured badge features 1968-1981 Ansett logo: A Delta.

Inscriptions & markings

" by Nivek Headwear Reg. Melb" on label inside. Red ink numeral 21 handwritten on label. Possibly size 21 inch hat.
Handwritten initial "SB" in red ink on manufacturer's label. Commercial name tag, labelled Shirley Boles hand sewn to Grosgrain ribbon.

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