Maternity Uniform

United Airlines, 1990s

In the early 1990s, United became the first airline to issue an official maternity uniform for its female pilots. By then the industry and the traveling public had accepted that all qualified people, regardless of race or gender, could pilot an airliner. Capt. Cynthia Berkeley wore this uniform.

Gift of Capt. Cynthia Berkeley and United Airlines

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Date ca. 1989 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil Physical Description Light blue poly cotton shirt; long sleeves; 2 upper patch pockets 6 hidden buttons down front Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 65 × 41 × 19cm (2 ft. 1 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 4 1/8 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
3-D (Stored Flat): 67.9 × 86.4 × 11.4cm (2 ft. 2 3/4 in. × 2 ft. 10 in. × 4 1/2 in.)
 Materials Fabric: Cotton/ Polyester Blend
Plastic
 Inventory Number A19960514000 Credit Line Donated by Cynthia Berkeley Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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