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Image of Tan boots worn by Jean Chamberlin, 2008

Tan boots worn by Jean Chamberlin, 2008

Jean Chamberlin was the Vice President and Program Manager of Boeing’s C-17 Globemaster III—a military transport aircraft. Chamberlin wore these boots during a 2008 mission to bring supplies and parts to bases in Turkey and Germany. During the long flight, she slept on the floor next to piles of CH-47 Chinook helicopter blades. Upon arrival in Germany, the aircraft was…
ID Number:2017.24.1.4
Date:2008
Image of Black gown from evening ensemble, 1996

Black gown from evening ensemble, 1996

This black gown (worn with a matching tuxedo jacket 2017.24.2.2) was worn by Jean Chamberlin soon after she became Program Manager of the B-2 program at Boeing. She wore it for a formal dinner that preceded the Naming Ceremony for the B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk. It was the first formal outfit she had purchased for a work function and…
ID Number:2017.24.2.1
Date:1996
Image of Tuxedo jacket from from evening ensemble, 1996

Tuxedo jacket from from evening ensemble, 1996

This tuxedo jacket (worn with a matching dress 2017.24.2.1) was worn by Jean Chamberlin soon after she became Program Manager of the B-2 program at Boeing. She wore it for a formal dinner that preceded the Naming Ceremony for the B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk. It was the first formal outfit she had purchased for a work function and wanted…
ID Number:2017.24.2.2
Date:1996
Image of Black high heel sandals, 1996

Black high heel sandals, 1996

The donor of these shoes, Jean Chamberlin, was the Program Manager of the B-2 program at Boeing. These shoes, and the gown she wore with it, were the first formal clothes she purchased for a work function. She wore them to a formal dinner in 1996 that preceded the naming ceremony for the B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk.
ID Number:2017.24.2.3
Date:1996
Image of Evening gown with lace bodice from Nordstrom, 2010

Evening gown with lace bodice from Nordstrom, 2010

The donor of this dress, Jean Chamberlin was the vice president and program manager for The Boeing Company’s C-17 military transport aircraft program. She wore it to represent Boeing at a gala fundraiser for the 5th Avenue Theater. Chamberlin was drawn to the dress because the color was similar to “Boeing Blue.” It was purchased at Nordstrom and created by…
ID Number:2017.24.3.1
Date:2010
Image of Blue high heel pumps from Nordstrom, 2010

Blue high heel pumps from Nordstrom, 2010

The donor of these shoes, Jean Chamberlin was the vice president and program manager for The Boeing Company’s C-17 military transport aircraft program. She wore them with a blue Tadashi Shoji gown (2017.24.3.1) to represent Boeing at a gala fundraiser for the 5th Avenue Theater. Both the shoes and the gown were purchased from the Nordstrom at Southcenter Mall, with…
ID Number:2017.24.3.3
Date:2010
Image of Miniature model in original packaging of a 787 Dreamliner commercial jet, 2007

Miniature model in original packaging of a 787 Dreamliner commercial jet, 2007

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched on July 8, 2007 (07/08/07). It is Boeing's most fuel-efficient airliner and the first of its kind to use composite material as primary in the construction of the airframe.
ID Number:2017.48.1
Date:2007
Image of Rhinestone pin,

Rhinestone pin, "7E7", in white plastic box, 2007

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was originally named the 7E7, the "E" standing for Efficiency. It is not unusual for Boeing aircraft under development to have a letter sandwiched between 7s. The name changes to a number, usually sequential, prior to launch.
ID Number:2017.48.2
Date:2007
Image of Lapel pin,

Lapel pin, "787 Dreamliner Premiere 07.08.07", 2007

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched on July 8, 2007 (07/08/07). It is Boeing's most fuel-efficient airliner and the first of its kind to use composite material as primary in the construction of the airframe.
ID Number:2017.48.3
Date:2007
Image of Lapel pin in the shape of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jet, 2007

Lapel pin in the shape of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner commercial jet, 2007

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner was launched on July 8, 2007 (07/08/07). It is Boeing's most fuel-efficient airliner and the first of its kind to use composite material as primary in the construction of the airframe.
ID Number:2017.48.4
Date:2007
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