General Information

Serial #

N/A

Part Number

3

Total Parts

5

AKA

N/A

Patents

N/A

General Description

Wool fibers; possible synthetic fibers; metal and plastic hardware and button.

Dimensions

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

Length

62.5 cm

Width

49.0 cm

Height

N/A

Thickness

N/A

Weight

N/A

Diameter

N/A

Volume

N/A

Lexicon

Group

Aviation

Category

Clothing

Sub-Category

N/A

Manufacturer

AKA

Ricci

Country

Canada

State/Province

Unknown

City

Unknown

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, a new fleet of jets, and a new uniform. This is example of a uniform worn by a Wardair flight attendant. It was designed by label Nina Ricci and was part of Wardair’s new look, accompanying the new A310-300s in 1987. 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

To identify the wearer as a Wardair flight attendant.

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 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 wider range of motion. The donor remembers this uniform as being more comfortable than the previous uniform because the fit was looser and more relaxed.

Area Notes

Unknown

Details

Markings

Lettering on label on inside of waistband reads: “NINA RICCI/for/Wardair Canada”; lettering on label on inside of waistband reads: “8”; lettering on label on inside of waistband reads: “MADE IN CANADA/FAIT AU CANADA/CA 04115/100% WOOL/LAINE/DRY CLEAN ONLY/NETTOYER A SEC/SEULEMENT”.

Missing

The artifact appears complete.

Finish

Predominantly blue exterior, lining, visible stitching, embroidery buttonhole, button, and zipper hardware; black label with white lettering; white label with black lettering; string black loops sewn into each side seam under waistband.

Decoration

No decorations.