Object Details
Manufacturer
Anderson Brothers Co.
Physical Description
White cotton, four metal buttons down front. Cloth belt with metal buckle. Size 32 regular. Has insignia "P.C.A. the Capital Airline" embroidered on back. Pocket on upper left breast and two lower pockets. Some oil stains.
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
A19740743000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Materials
Natural Fiber Fabric (Cotton)
Ferrous Alloy
Uncharacterized Threads and Yarn
Paint
White Metal Plating
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 106 × 46 × 18cm (3 ft. 5 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 6 1/8 in. × 7 1/16 in.)
3-D (Stored, with Light Padding): 106.7 × 96.5 × 5.1cm (3 ft. 6 in. × 3 ft. 2 in. × 2 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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19740743000