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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.)
Type:
PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Helmets & Headwear
Country of Origin:
United States of America
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
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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
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/nv908097f62-3e4e-4622-9f87-58fc9280e13f
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nasm_A19740742000