General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

1

Total Parts

1

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Leather-like exterior and lining; plastic and metal hardware.

Dimensions

Note: These reflect the general size for storage and are not necessarily representative of the object's true dimensions.

Length

35.0 cm

Width

29.0 cm

Height

12.0 cm

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Aviation

Category

Personal gear

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Fensteur

Country

Canada

State/Province

Quebec

City

Montreal

Context

Country

Canada

State/Province

Unknown

Period

From 1980 to early 1990s.

Canada

Wardair Ltd. was founded by Max Ward in 1953. Wardair started as a small air charter business in Yukon and the Northwest Territories. The airline started flying international charters in 1962 and its international charter flights became known for their in-flight service. In 1986, Wardair expands and reworks its business model and introduces scheduled flight routes, orders a new fleet of jets, and a new uniform in the upcoming years. This uniform, introduced in 1987, was designed by label Nina Ricci and was part of Wardair’s new look. The donor believed that Max Ward’s wife was responsible for these new uniforms. Passenger agents and supervisors had different but matching uniforms. The female flight attendant uniform consists of a blue skirt, a blue blouse with a maple leaf print, a red and blue tartan blazer, a scarf, and a belt. Female flight attendants also had the option of wearing a blue dress with red stripes that had a white collar and cuffs, as well as a belt. Wardair was eventually purchased by Pacific Western Airlines in 1989.

Function

A purse used by a Wardair flight attendent for carrying small personal belongings while travelling by airplane.

Technical

The skirt and blazer are made of wool and would have to be dry cleaned. The blouse, which is worn next to the skin and would therefore require more frequent cleaning, is made of polyester and could be washed. The skirt has pleats in the front and the back, allowing the flight attendant a wide range of motion. The donor remembers this uniform as being more comfortable than the previous uniform because it was looser, with a more relaxed fit.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Lettering on label on the interior reads: "CRÉATION/Henri Fensteur/MONTREAL/MASTERCRAFT IN LEATHER GOODS/MADE IN CANADA".

Missing

The artifact appears complete.

Finish

Black, lustrous exterior; black lining, stitching and hardware; gold coloured hardware fading to silver colour in some places.

Decoration

Embellished two piece front closure.