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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