Cap, Service, Captain, Trans World Airways (TWA)

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Jacob Reed's Sons Inc.

Physical Description

Black felt cloth w/golden embroidery on visor. gilt chin strap. gilt metal twa insignia on front.

Summary

Captain

TWA, 1960s

Unlike uniforms for women, those worn by male flight crew members remained essentially unchanged during the 1960s. This typically conservative uniform was worn by Trans World Airlines Capt. George Duvall, who flew Pope Paul VI during the Pontiff’s visit to the United States in 1965.

Gift of Clipped Wings International

Credit Line

Donated by Mrs. W.P. Anderson

Inventory Number

A19761499000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear

Materials

Fabrics (Organic Fiber Fabric)

Copper Alloy

Plastics

Leather

Paint

Synthetic Monofilament Netting

Thread

Paper

Ink

Enamel (or Red lacquer)

Dimensions

Clothing: 28 × 28.5 × 11cm (11 in. × 11 1/4 in. × 4 5/16 in.)

Country of Origin

United States of America

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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/nv94c8961e2-3347-49fe-b025-9faeec25af1e

Record ID

nasm_A19761499000