Mae Hanauer Stewardess Cap with Sterling Silver, Early American

Authentic American Airlines stewardess cap and badge set from the early 1940s WWII era, designed by Mae Hanauer, Inc., 18 East 55th St., New York.• Cap Details:• Color: Dark navy blue with white soutache piping• Maker: Mae Hanauer Inc., New York (original woven interior label)• Size: 22• Original stewardess name on label: J. Crowne• Quilted pleat design, standard AA issue of the 1940s• Includes original tissue hat form, rare to find intact• Light service wear and small pinholes consistent with age and use• Badge Details:• Authentic American Airlines sterling silver cap badge• Right-facing eagle design, consistent with early AA issues (~1939–1944)• Screw-back fastener, marked STERLING• Likely made by Amcraft (Attleboro, MA), a known AA supplier during this era• Beautiful aged patina• Provenance:• Estate piece from AA Stewardess• Correct badge matched with correct cap• Complete with original hat holder/tissue form⸻Condition:• Cap: Excellent display condition for its age. Some light moth pinholes and storage wear as shown in photos. Interior label and stewardess name remain clear.• Badge: Strong detail, secure screw-back, natural silver patina.• Hat form: Original tissue insert included — exceptionally rare survivor.⸻Collector Note:Early AA stewardess uniforms are extremely scarce. Complete named sets with the correct sterling eagle badge and original hat form rarely appear on the market. This is a museum-quality piece of aviation history, suitable for display or collection.