Cap, Ground Crew, Pennsylvania Central Airline

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Object Details

Physical Description

Overseas style. Gray twill with embroidered tred white and blue "P.A.L." insignia on left side and Pennsylvania Air Lines wings. Mid 1930s.

Summary

Mechanic’s Coat and Hat

Capital Airlines, 1940s

Mechanics for Capital Airlines (formerly Pennsylvania Central) wore coats and coveralls while servicing their fleet of DC-3s and DC-4s.

Gift of J. F. Ulrick

Credit Line

Donated by Mr. J.F. Ulrick

Inventory Number

A19740742000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Cotton

Embroidery Thread

Thread

Dimensions

Clothing: 13 × 27 × 11cm (5 1/8 in. × 10 5/8 in. × 4 5/16 in.)

Clothing (Flat): 28.6 × 12.1cm (11 1/4 × 4 3/4 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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National Air and Space Museum Collection

Location

National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC

Exhibition

America by Air

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv908097f62-3e4e-4622-9f87-58fc9280e13f

Record ID

nasm_A19740742000