Issued by
Delta Air Lines, American, founded 1925
Worn by
Harmond, Eugene, American, born 1947
Designed by
Lupu, Van, American
Date
1983-1991
Medium
polyester
Dimensions
L x W: 9 1/2 × 9 1/4 in. (24.2 × 23.5 cm)
Description
A multi-colored polyester Delta Air Lines uniform pocket square worn by Delta Air Lines first Black male flight attendant, Eugene Harmond.
This pocket square features a burgundy field with a border of navy, light blue and white squares with a repeating pattern of small red-white-and blue shapes across the center and along the white square. There is a sewn-on double-sided tag in blue print that reads, “Design Accessories / FOR / DELTA AIR LINES” and “100% POLYESTER / MACHINE WASH GENTLE / MADE IN JAPAN”, respectively.
Place made
Japan, Asia
Place used
United States, North and Central America
Classification
Clothing - Fashion and Historical
Type
handkerchiefs
uniforms
Topic
Aeronautics
Clothing and dress
Fashion
Labor
Transportation
Travel
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Casey Grant in honor of Patricia Banks Edmiston, Patricia Grace Murphy and Eugene Harmond
Object number
2018.50.1.5
Restrictions & Rights
Unknown – Restrictions Possible
Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5b5b6e8bc-e8ae-4ac0-a7af-1881f40900ed

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