Integrity Toys Luchia Zadra ® doll (2.0) in American Airlines Stewardess #984.

Description: I. History: a. The Iconic American Airline Stewardess: In the US, Stout Airways was the first to employ stewards in 1926, working on Ford Trimotor planes between Detroit and Grand Rapids, Michigan. Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) in 1929) were the first US carriers to employ stewards to serve food. Ten-passenger Fokker aircraft (German made) used in the Caribbean had stewards in the era of gambling trips to Havana, Cuba from Key West, Florida. Lead stewards would in many instances also perform the role of purser, steward, or chief steward in modern aviation terminology. The first female steward was a 25-year-old registered nurse named Ellen Church. Hired by United Airlines in 1930, she was also the first to envision nurses on commercial flights. She was actively engaged with United Airlines in Crafting the new postilion in the upcoming commercial aviation industry. The position was soon reserved exclusively to registered Nurses. Other airlines followed United Airlines lead, hiring nurses as well, renaming the new job tittle as "stewardesses" or "air hostesses", and they were employed on most flights. The up and coming flying public were stand offish of the concept of Air Travel, and the idea of the stewardess being staffed exclusively by registered Nurses was comforting and well received. In the 1930s Registered Nurse were exclusively made up of women. Female stewardess rapidly replaced male stewards,and by 1936, had taken over the Job. As planes became larger and routes became longer more stewardesses were needed for passengers and a gang on each long haul flight were known as the "Cabin crew" which by now outnumbered the "flight crew" (who operated the Aircraft). In the United States, stewardesses were required to be unmarried and were fired if they decided to wed (in the early years of aviation it was actually considered a high risk occupation not suitable for Mothers). The requirement to be a registered nurse on American carriers was relaxed out of necessity and disappeared almost entirely during World War II as many nurses joined military nurse corps. In 1966 the hiring standards for stewardesses was as follows: "A high school graduate, single (widows and divorcees with no children considered), 20 years of age (girls 19? and a 1?2 may apply for future consideration). 5'2" but no more than 5'9", weight 105 to 135 in proportion to height and have at least 20/40 vision without glasses." With entry of the Jet age and the Civil Right Act of 1964 Stewardess challenged some of the Airline rigged and arcane hiring standards. In 1968, the courts ruled age restrictions on employment Stewardesses were out of bounds. The restriction of hiring only women was lifted by all airlines in 1971 as the courts ruled that "sex was not a bona fide occupational requirement to be a flight attendant". The no-marriage rule was eliminated throughout the US airline industry by the 1980s. The last such broad categorical discrimination, weight restrictions, were relaxed in the 1990s through litigation and negotiations with the Unions. These actions made the temporary employment of single woman an actual career. b. The American Airline Stewardess Uniform in the Jet age: During the 1960s, the large Carriers maintained a conservative but glamorous image for Stewardess. Airlines began to commission designs from high-end department stores and still others called in noted designers or even milliners to create distinctive and attractive outfits. American and other well known carriers of the day went with a more fashionable outfit, that included fitted suit in navy blue a matching jacket with silver metal wings replacing the military style shoulder epaulets,and insignia American used a four button single breasted closure. The sheath skirt topped a sheer white nylon body blouse with collar and three-button front. Depending on the airline the collar were worn over the Jacket Lapels, or under the jacket. Hem lines fell just below the knee. c. End of Airlines Golden Age: The Golden age of Air travel was unfortunate short lived and service slowly deteriorated starting around 1976, and still declines to this day. Some foreign Carriers such as Korean Air Lines, Singapore Air, and a handful of other foreign carriers still hold fast to the Golden age which is more or less a bygone era. However the American Stewardess role in Commercial aviation can not be understated, ignored, or taken lightly and she remains as inspirational heroin as the Nurses that first took the role, and other Iconic American women that moved the Untied States forward before and after World War II. She epitomized; glamour, class, intelligence, air safety, hard work, strength, courage and the ultimate in customer service. The American Stewardess set high standards for other nations to follow. d. Integrity Toys® : Integrity Toys is relatively new to the scene of collectable dolls and limits their production to 600 to 2000 dolls per item. Attention to scale and detail is their calling card. All eye lashes are hand applied and trimmed. Percy Newsum saw a lack of diversity in the doll industry at a young age. He was determined to offer an alternative to the collector market. In 1995 he founded Integrity Toys, a family-owned business based in Chesapeake City, Maryland. In 2000, with the exceptional collaboration of Integrity Toys very first Creative Director and Designer “Jason Wu” along with the design team, Integrity Toys welcomed its first “collectible” collection and its Fashion Royalty concept. Every detail is essential, from beautiful facial expressions to the rooted hair and hand-applied eyelash lashes. This sensational innovation displays various high fashion clothing styles and accessories trends that completely reinvented the industry and took the collectors market to the next level. Integrity Toys is a now-established concept that has gained a worldwide following and has since expanded its collectible collection to include multiple other successful Doll's. Today they are the most beloved and sought-after collectible products in the market today. e. Luchia Zadra (2.0)® Doll (Italian-American): Like most doll manufactures Integrity Toys dolls all have a story line connected to their dolls. Luchia Zadra is discoved by Darius Reid a well known promoter (also an IT doll),he secures her a contract as the main act at Francisco Leon’s Club Libertad in Paris. She then ventures off into a modeling career usually wearing robes over lingerie or swimwear a staple of Integerity Toys since it's founding. i. The following is Integrity Toys Luchia Zadra (2.0)® doll nomenclature: The following information is needed for ordering shoes clothes and accessories which can be found at reasonable cost on eBay. Line: Fashion RoyaltySculpt: Luchia Zadra 2.0Body Type: FR6.0Skin Tone: FR WhiteHair Color: CaramelYear: 2022Edition Size: 1500Item Type: Convention CollectionItem Number: 91524COA Code: 175 II. For Sale: 2022 Integrity Toys Luchia Zadra ® doll (01) dressed in 1961 Barbie American Airlines Stewardess uniform #984®. The doll is new removed from box nude and dressed in vintage Barbie American Airline Stewardess #984 uniform with difrent shoes, as the 984 shoes are 2mm too short. With dramatic skin tone, and a mane of flowing Mid-Back (mi-dos) length dark Blonde silky soft bouncy hair. Make up is conservative eye make up with a bold Frosted Pale Pastel Pink with Silver Shimmer lipstick. This doll would be a fine piece for any collection. It would also put a smile on the face of any retired Flight crew, Cabin crew, or ground crewman of the Golden age of Air Travel. a. Outfit:A smart authentic fitted suit in navy blue featured a trim gored jacket with silver metal wings and four-button closure. The sheath skirt topped a sheer white nylon body blouse with collar and three-button front. Barbie® doll's Jacket featured the American Airlines insignia in silver metal. Her zippered navy flight bag featured "American Airlines" and the insignia in white. Finishing touches included a black plastic shoulder bag and matching close-toe pumps. Very pretty in scale specifications of the original regulation outfit. Flight bag also is the original style used by American airline stewardess bottom detail includes four brass balls for the bottom. b. Doll:This collector’s Integrity Toys Luchia Zadra® doll is dressed in a Barbie AAL Stewardess outfit. Looking gorgeous with smoky makeup, this collector’s doll has flowing long hair that falls mid back. Any collector would love to show off this doll in his/her collection. With dramatic eye make up, and a glorious mane wavy of flowing hair, this club exclusive doll will surely steal your heart. This gorgeous membership doll was released by Integrity Toys® in 2022 and she comes to you new in box with knee supports for shipping and Certificate of Authenticity. The Greco Roman featureless are highly detailed with an authentic Olive skin tone, prominent curvy figure, full rear end make the doll almost appear real. Will accommodate most Barbie outfits Barbie shoes tend to be a bit small but fit (the 984 shoes are a tad under as well). Make up includes low hues that accents the Olive skin tone, and a bold Frosted Pale Pastel Pink lipstick. Doll will accommodate earrings (not included). The doll's hair is wavy mid back length. Her hair looks great up or down, and those collectors that like restyling hair will find her hair very easy to work with. c. Photos: Photos 1 through 10 is the item, 11 to 22 is the item striped prior to redress. d. Opinion: The Stewardess 2006 Barbie Silkstone Doll retails for around $500.00 to $525.00. In my opinion this doll is not only prettier but considerably more realistic given the #984 outfit and the dolls detail to scale. The price point falls well below The Stewardess 2006 Barbie Doll which has a nice outfit but is not attached to any Airline. This Doll is outfitted in scale specifications of the original regulation outfit of the American Airline stewardess from the 1960s. A great doll at a good price. The the 984 high heel sandal had to be replaced due to size. To complete the full set, black Mule open toad sandals are needed. However various shoes on eBay are available for under $25.00. Another feature I like the doll has removable hands, this doll comes with gripping hands. Otherer hand sets are more glamorous with long fingernails which work well with lingerie (the doll actually was marketed as an lingerie run way model). The griping hands afford the modeler or photographer more action since the doll can hold and grip items. Other hand sets are available on eBay at nominal prices. With slight additions to the uniform the doll can be made into a contemporary flight attendant as well since many airlines used a similar design in one form or another, hemline or other alteration and stockings or slacks may be required depending on the carrier. III. Box:Not original shipped in wooden box, and packaged in a shipping box. IV. Shipping:Local pick up available Seattle WA area. Domestic: Free USPS First class Mail. International: use ebay International shipping program. Weather vacation and any other shipping and processing delays will be posted on my eBay contact wall.

Price: 355 USD

Location: Seattle, Washington

End Time: 2024-01-04T23:40:16.000Z

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