Historical information
This hat complements the stewardess uniform designed for Ansett Airlines of Australia between 1969 to 1972.
It was donated by Shirley Boles, to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum.
Significance
Shirley Boles was an air hostess with ANA in the early days of Ansett. Shirley has made a considerable contribution of items to the Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. She was a popular staff member who worked for many years with the company.
Physical description
Beige pillbox hat, with a flat crown and straight, upright sides.Turned up brim, featuring peaked detail on one side. Piped edging. Heavy duty 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 & 1/2 handwritten on label. Possibly size 21 inch hat.