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        Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
        From the collection of Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum
        79 Items featured online

        Uniform - Skirt and shirt, Adele Weiss, 1981-1990

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        Subjects

        • hostess,
        • flight attendant,
        • stewardess,
        • adele weiss
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        Identifier

        00060

        Date made

        1981-1990

        Designer

        Adele Weiss

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        Victorian Collections

        https://victoriancollections.net.au/items/5e70350621ea670cf05b3b3f

        Accessed 30 March 2023

        This record was last updated 2 years ago

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        Other parts of this item

        • Uniform - Blouse
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Blouse

          Short sleeves white shirt with red and blue Ansett wing pattern.

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, uniform, shirt

        • Uniform - Skirt
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Skirt

          Navy skirt

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant

        • Accessory - Belt
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Accessory - Belt

          Red belt

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant

        Other items from this collection

        79 items
        • Cover of Panorama, Ansett Airlines Journal
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Journal - Journal, Monthly, Panorama, The Journal of Ansett Airlines of Australia, Vol.23, No 5, June 1981, 1981

          In 1981, Ansett Australia introduced a new look for their uniforms. The designer was Adele Weiss, wife of Peter Weiss.

          The journal and the uniforms displayed at the museum, demonstrate the collaboration between Ansett and two Australian fashion designers.

          Colour printed journal with illustrations

          1981, uniform, stewardess, hostess, flight attendant, adele weiss

        • Photograph - Photograph, colour, 1992
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Photograph - Photograph, colour, 1992

          The Ansett Flight Attendant Reunion - The Grand Fling - 1992"

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, uniform, ansett, 1992

        • Article, Flying Fashions
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Article, Flying Fashions

          One magazine page article featuring a female model wearing the variation for the uniform

        • Booklet - Lookbook, Teamstyle
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Booklet - Lookbook, Teamstyle

          This booklet is a lookbook of male and female flight attendants uniforms designed by David Weiss for the period 1984-1986. It shows the different options and combinations of accessories, tops and bottoms presented on mannequin and also photographed on models. It also explains the presentation standards expected from the in flight staff in regards to grooming, jewellery, make-up, hairdo.

          This lookbook contains the vision of designer Peter Weiss for this collection.

          Landscape format catalogue with light blue background and colour pictures of uniforms for male and female flight attendants. It contains

          david weiss, 1984-1986, uniform, flight attendant, stewardess, steward, hostess, clothing, accessory, hat, ansett, lookbook, ansett australia

        • Headwear - Hat, Fedora
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Headwear - Hat, Fedora

          Black felt wide brimmed hat with grey satin ribbon.

          flight attendant, hostess, fedora, stewardess

        • Uniform - Jacket, c. 1940
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Jacket, c. 1940

          Brown jacket with 4 front pockets and golden buttons

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, ansett

        • Scarf by Fresca
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Accessory - Scarf, uniform, Adele Weiss, 1981-1990

          This scarf was part of the 1981-1990 look for the flight attendants designed by Adele Weiss and presented in the Panorama (Ansett journal).

          Square silk scarf with geometric pattern navy, white, red, yellow, light blue colours.

          Printed on the scarf: Ansett. On label: 100% Silk/a Scarf by Fresca

          scarf, uniform, silk, fresca, ansett

        • Uniform - Dress, 1980-1990
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Dress, 1980-1990

          Short sleeves knee-length white dress with light blue, yellow, red and navy stripes detail on the left side and neck

          hostess, flight attendant, stewardess, ansett

        • Uniform - Dress, 1981-1990
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Dress, 1981-1990

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, adele weiss

        • Uniform - Dress
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Dress

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant

        • Uniform - Blouse and skirt
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Blouse and skirt

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, sportscraft

        • Accessory - Scarf, Sportscraft
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Accessory - Scarf, Sportscraft

          Creamy scarf with orange stripes

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, sportscraft, uniform, scarf

        • Uniform - Skirt, Sportscraft
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Skirt, Sportscraft

          This skirt was art of the uniform made by Sportscraft

          Orange skirt with belt

          sportscraft, uniform, flight attendant, hostess

        • Uniform - Blouse
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Blouse

          Short sleeved cream shirt with orange stripes pattern.

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, sportscraft

        • Uniform - Coat, Between 1972-1977
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Coat, Between 1972-1977

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          Long dark orange raincoat with belt and golden buttons.

          hostess, stewardess, noeleen king

        • Uniform - Coat, Between 1972 - 1977
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Coat, Between 1972 - 1977

          This coat was part of the 1972 - 1977 uniform designed by Irish-born Melbourne based Noeleen King. It was worn with the orange dress and orange hat made by Nyvek Headwear.

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          Long black coat with large gold buttons and orange stripe on sleeves.

          noeleen king, stewardess, hostess, flight attendant

        • Uniform - Dress and jacket, 1972 - 1977
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Dress and jacket, 1972 - 1977

          This uniform was designed by Irish-born Noeleen King, based in 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne, for the 1972 - 1977 period.

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          noeleen king, hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, orange, dress, jacket

        • Orange cropped jacket created by Noeleen King
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Jacket, 1970s

          This jacket was part of the 1972 - 1977 uniform period. It was designed by Irish-born Noeleen King, based in 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. The jacket could be worn with the orange dress.

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          Orange cropped long sleeves jacket with black neck, black buttons.

          Noeleen King

          noeleen king, stewardess, hostess, flight attendant, orange

        • Orange dress created by Noeleen King
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Dress, 1972-1977

          This dress was part of the 1972 - 1977 uniform period. It was designed by Irish-born Noeleen King, based in 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne. The dress could be worn with the cropped jacket, long winter black coat or long raincoat.

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          Sleeveless orange dress with black belt, neck and shoulders detail.

          Noeleen King

          noeleen king, hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, orange, 1972-1977

        • Uniform - Coat, 1970s
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Coat, 1970s

          Trenchcoat belonging to the uniform designed by Irish-born Noeleen King based in Melbourne and used between 1972-1978

          Typical colour and design from the 1970s, this uniform demonstrates the collaboration with fashionable Melbourne-based designer Noeleen King.

          Long orange trenchcoat with gold belt buckle

          noeleen king, stewardess, hostess, flight attendant

        • Accessory - Belt
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Accessory - Belt

          Red belt

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant

        • Uniform - Skirt
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Skirt

          Navy skirt

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant

        • Uniform - Blouse
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Uniform - Blouse

          Short sleeves white shirt with red and blue Ansett wing pattern.

          hostess, stewardess, flight attendant, uniform, shirt

        • Hat
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat

          Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.

          Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.

          Pilot's peaked cap. black cotton treated crown. black cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal rafia band. Has perforated leather sweat band. Rigid visor covered by black cotton fabric. Insignia features a red and black bird in flight, with a depiction in black as background, beneath a royal crown, and surrounded by a golden wreath of feathers. Black mounting. Gold strap above peak on front

          No inscriptions. No markings.

          peak cap, crown, black, cap badge

        • Hat
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat

          early (1940s?) hostess cap worn by Airlines of South Australia staff

          Airlines of South Australia hostess cap without peak. Light & dark olive green plaid pattern. Fine wool (blend?). Oval-shaped crown narrower & lower at front / broader & higher at rear. Olive green bemsilk lining & matching grosgrain sweatband. Matching fabric emblem 7cm high on left front, featuring metallic gold thread embroidery of 3mm thick initials "S" & "A " on crimson background with gold embroidered wings above.

          No visible evidence of manufacturer or owner

          south australian, hostess cap, wool plaid, gold wire embroidery, olive green

        • Hat, circa 1970's
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat, circa 1970's

          Donated to Ansett Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.

          Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.

          Pilot's peaked cap. Orange cotton flat-topped crown. Orange cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal leather band. Interior lining of green cotton under plastic. Perforated leather sweat band. Rigid black visor made of natural fibre. Black cloth strap above visor is secured by 2 orange fabric buttons on either side.

          Label inside reads "Emerco Melbourne 36 1218 Made in Australia".

        • Hat
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat

          Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.

          Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.

          Pilot's peaked cap. Black wool treated crown. Black woollen exterior band supported by leather band. Acrylic interior lining. Has leather sweat band. Rigid black visor cotton fabric. Insignia features a golden bird in flight, with a depiction in red, as background, beneath a golden royal crown, and surrounded by a golden wreath of feathers. Black mounting.

          No inscriptions. No markings.

          peak cap, crown, black, cap badge

        • Headwear - Hat, circa 1960's
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Headwear - Hat, circa 1960's

          Donated to Ansett Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.

          Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.

          Pilot's peaked cap. Brown cotton flat-topped crown. Brown cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal leather band. Interior lining of green acrylic fabric. Leather sweat band. Rigid leather visor covered by brown plastic on top and green plastic on bottom. Brown plastic strap above visor is secured by brown button on left side. Button missing from right side. Missing insignia.

          No label for manufacturer, designer, or supplier.

        • Hat, circa 1960's to 1980's
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat, circa 1960's to 1980's

          Donated to Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum. Formerly worn by Ansett Airlines pilot.

          Complements the collection of air flight crew attire.

          Pilot's peaked cap. black cotton treated crown. black cotton exterior band supported by rigid internal rafia band. Acrylic interior lining. Has perforated leather sweat band. Rigid visor made of green vinyl, covered by navy blue cotton fabric. Insignia features a golden bird in flight, with a depiction of Australia, in red, as background, beneath a golden royal crown, and surrounded by a golden wreath of feathers. Black mounting. Gold strap above peak on front

          No inscriptions. No markings.

          peak cap, crown, black, cap badge

        • Hat, 1990 - 2001
          Sir Reginald Ansett Transport Museum

          Hat, 1990 - 2001

          1999 to 2001 worn by male and female flight attendants.D

          Navy Blue wool-felt wide brimmed hostess hat. Fedora style. Navy grosgrain ribbon trim bordered with yellow piping. Decorative tuck on front of trim and twist detail on back. Dent in crown. Black grosgrain sweatband. 15mm White label with WEISS Australia.

          Faded name ALISON (?) on manufacturers label. White label with WEISS Australia.

          uniform, hat, hostess, stewardess, flight attendants, navy blue, steward, weiss, wool felt

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