First Officer
American Airlines, 1973
Bonnie Tiburzi became the first American woman to fly for a major carrier when she was hired by American Airlines in 1973.
Gift of Bonnie Tiburzi Caputo
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
Physical Description
White long sleeve shirt buttoning on the female side, with shoulder straps, two patch pockets with buttoned flaps, and flight officer rank slip-ons consisting of three rows of white lace on dark blue backing.
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 65 × 40.5 × 19cm (2 ft. 1 9/16 in. × 1 ft. 3 15/16 in. × 7 1/2 in.)
Clothing (Flat Storage): 68.6 × 96.5 × 3.8cm (2 ft. 3 in. × 3 ft. 2 in. × 1 1/2 in.)
Materials
Blended Fabric
Plastic
Thread
Inventory Number
A20060638000
Credit Line
Gift of Bonnie Tuburzi Caputo.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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