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.

America by Air 3D
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 Usage conditions apply
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