Name/Title
Tag, IdentificationEntry/Object ID
2014.53.20Description
Name badge of Esther Carlson, rectangular gold-colored metal frame (1 1/16"h x 2 9/32"w) with decorative border, 9/16"h x 1 13/16"w display opening holds paper name tag marked "Esther Carlson / Stewardess," 3"h x 1 5/8"w dark-blue fabric (sateen?) ribbon* marked "AMERICAN / AIRLINES / INC / - . - / 1939 / SALES SHOW"** in gold lettering, pin back, manufacturer unknown, 3 3/4"h x 2 9/32"w x 1/16", 1939.
*Period photograph shows ribbon originally with swallowtail bottom.
** believed to be from the Daily News Fourth Annual International Travel Exposition, April 1939, were commencement exercises were held for Carlson and her 22 classmates.Collection
Carlson, EstherMade/Created
Manufacturer
UnknownDate made
1939