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 on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Manufacturer
Flying Cross Co.
Physical Description
United Parcel Service (UPS) female pilot's shirt; short sleeve white poly cotton blend shirt with two front flap pockets with box pleats; epaulets with brown Captain's rank insignia (four gold wire stripes on each); five hidden buttons down front;
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 72 × 39 × 17cm (2 ft. 4 3/8 in. × 1 ft. 3 3/8 in. × 6 11/16 in.)
Clothing (Bowtie): 37 × 9 × 1.5cm (1 ft. 2 9/16 in. × 3 9/16 in. × 9/16 in.)
Clothing (Flat storage): 71.8 × 76.2cm (2 ft. 4 1/4 in. × 2 ft. 6 in.)
Materials
Cotton
Polyester
Plastic
Ink
Ferrous Alloy
Inventory Number
A20010056000
Credit Line
Gift of Patrice Clarke Washington
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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