Object Details
Physical Description
Blue wool maternity trousers; 2 slash pockets on front; elastic waist band; 3 buttons on each hip; straight legs
Summary
Maternity Uniform
United Airlines, 1990s
In the early 1990s, United became the first airline to issue an official maternity uniform for its female pilots. By then the industry and the traveling public had accepted that all qualified people, regardless of race or gender, could pilot an airliner. Capt. Cynthia Berkeley wore this uniform.
Gift of Capt. Cynthia Berkeley and United Airlines
Credit Line
Donated by Cynthia Berkeley
Date
ca. 1989
Inventory Number
A19960513000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil
Materials
Organic Fiber Fabric
Plastic
Dimensions
Clothing (On Mannequin): 106 × 36 × 18cm (3 ft. 5 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 2 3/16 in. × 7 1/16 in.)
Clothing (Stored Flat): 103.5 × 38.7 × 6.3cm (3 ft. 4 3/4 in. × 1 ft. 3 1/4 in. × 2 1/2 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
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19960513000