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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-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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