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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.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil

Physical Description

Dark blue uniform slacks with two front pockets and central zipper

Dimensions

Clothing (On Mannequin): 102 × 36 × 15cm (3 ft. 4 3/16 in. × 1 ft. 2 3/16 in. × 5 7/8 in.)
3-D (Stored Flat, Folded in Half): 103.5 × 34.9 × 3.2cm (3 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 1 3/4 in. × 1 1/4 in.)

Materials

Fabric: Organic Fiber Fabric (45% Wool) and Synthetic Fiber Fabric (55% Polyester) Blend
Ferrous Alloy
Copper Alloy
Plastic

Inventory Number

A20060640000

Credit Line

Gift of Bonnie Tuburzi Caputo.

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

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