These coveralls were worn by Winslow H. Conant during World War II while working at the Chance Vought Aircraft Company. He was a sheet metal specialist and was responsible for making modifications to several experimental F4U Corsairs.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Manufacturer
Star Manufacturing Co.
Physical Description
Vought Aircraft line worker one piece coveralls; blue cotton twill; five snap closures down front; two upper patch pockets; two lower slash pockets; embroidered Vought winged "V" logo in with and red thread over left breast and back of coveralls.
Dimensions
Clothing: 153 x 50.8 x 4.4cm (60 1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 in.)
Clothing Size: Men's 36
Materials
Cotton Twill
Cotton Thread
Steel
Unknown Plating
Inventory Number
A20090143000
Credit Line
Donated by Glenn D. Conant
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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