Headwear - Hat, Pillbox, 1972-1977

Historical information

Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum by Shirley Boles
Ansett Airlines of Australia 1969-1972 Uniform designed for Hostess/Stewardess uniform.
Complements the collection of air flight crew attire 1969-1972.

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 coloured pillbox hat , with flat crown and straight, upright sides. Turned up brim featuring peaked detail on one side. Piped edging. Heavy-duty poly-cotton (?) fabric with reinforcing stitching. Fawn grosgrain ribbon interfacing inside. Cream bemsilk lining. Gold coloured badge features 1968-1981 Ansett Logo A Delta

Inscriptions & markings

"by Nivek Headwear Reg. Melb" on label inside. Pencil numeral 20 & 1/2 hand written on label. Commercial Name Tag hand sown Shirley Boles

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