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Captain

United Parcel Service, 1998

Patrice Clarke Washington wore this uniform while flying for UPS, where in 1994 she became the first African American woman to serve as a captain for a major U.S. airline.

Gift of Patrice Clarke Washington and United Parcel Service

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Accessories

Physical Description

United Parcel Service (UPS) brown leather pilot's uniform belt; silver buckle; five buckle holes; black stencil "GUNUINE LEATHER MADE IN USA 32" on inside.

Dimensions

Clothing: 100.3 x 3.8 x 2.5cm (39 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 1 in.)

Materials

Overall: Leather, brass, steel, paint, synthetic fabric

Inventory Number

A20010058000

Credit Line

Gift of Patrice Clarke Washington

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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