Monthly Archives: March 2020

We Sewed It: From Feedsacks to Silks and Brocades, 38″ x 46″

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Paula

Browsing at JoAnn’s Fabrics last summer, I spotted an apron in the sale section. I didn’t want an apron, but I was drawn to this one! On that apron were printed dress patterns from my girlhood! I carry strong memories … Continue reading →

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Early Air Hostesses Were Petite to Allow for More Cargo!

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Paula

1930-1935 Boeing Air Transport hired the first Sky Girls in 1930 as an experiment. Not until five years later did Transcontinental & Western Air (then T&WA) graduate its first hostess class on December 6, 1935. The early air transport companies … Continue reading →

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Creating an Image: “Sky Girl”

Posted on March 9, 2020 by Paula

“Women had been eager participants in the early days of flying, when things were disorganized and open to all comers. But any hopes they had for gaining a foothold in commercial aviation were dashed when the Commerce Department, under pressure … Continue reading →

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