Coveralls, Worker, Chance Vought Aircraft

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Object Details

Manufacturer

Star Manufacturing Co.

Physical Description

Vought Aircraft line worker one piece coveralls; blue cotton twill; five snap closures down front; two upper patch pockets; two lower slash pockets; embroidered Vought winged "V" logo in with and red thread over left breast and back of coveralls.

Summary

These coveralls were worn by Winslow H. Conant during World War II while working at the Chance Vought Aircraft Company. He was a sheet metal specialist and was responsible for making modifications to several experimental F4U Corsairs.

Credit Line

Donated by Glenn D. Conant

Inventory Number

A20090143000

Restrictions & Rights

Usage conditions apply

Type

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Uniforms: Civil

Materials

Cotton Twill

Cotton Thread

Steel

Unknown Plating

Dimensions

Clothing: 153 x 50.8 x 4.4cm (60 1/4 x 20 x 1 3/4 in.)

Clothing Size: Men's 36

Country of Origin

United States of America

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Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Metadata Usage

Not determined

Link to Original Record

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv94d21cbeb-7c4e-4684-8fef-6edbbb3bcdf9

Record ID

nasm_A20090143000