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.
Object Details
Date
ca. 1989
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Physical Description
Blue wool cap w/ black cloth band; black felt covered visor w/ gold chin strap; gold united cap badge; gold wire oak leaves on visor; leather sweat band
Dimensions
Clothing: 26 × 27 × 14cm (10 1/4 × 10 5/8 × 5 1/2 in.)
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric (Wool)
Synthetic Fabrics
Copper Alloy
Gold Plating
Enamel
Gold Alloy Bouillon
Plastics
Paper
Ink
Leather
Inventory Number
A19960511000
Credit Line
Donated by Cynthia Berkeley
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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