Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited]

Object detail

Accession number

2004.445

Maker

Payne Tailors
Tasman Empire Airways Limited
David Jones Limited

Production period

1950s

Description

TEAL Black Dress Jacket, Stewardess. Very dark blue, 3-buttoned, single-breasted tunic. Lapels are pointed. The 3 buttons are gold with TEAL logo on them which is TEAL on a crest with wings on either side. There are slit pockets on either side and tailoring around the waist (women's jacket). There is a white ribbon sewn on the front half of each sleeve 84 mm from the cuff. On the left breast are 2 small holes 32 mm apart. The lining is dark blue and possibly silk. A purple label is sewn into the right hand lining saying "Individually yours by Payne Tailors / Auckland, New Zealand".

Marks

Individually yours / by / Payne Tailors / Auckland, New Zealand Maker's Mark

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Wool

Collection

Solent Collection
Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Payne Tailors et al. 1950-1957. Uniform Jacket [Tasman Empire Airways Limited], 2004.445. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Tunic Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Production place

Auckland New Zealand

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Coat Neck Sleeve Grey Collar Dress shirt Blazer Formal wear Button Uniform

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