Air freight cap: American Airlines

Date:1960s
Medium:Cotton, plastic, rattan, metal
Credit Line: Gift of Alan Leshner and Leo Lishner
Accession Number:2019.073.039
Dimensions:5 1/2 x 10 x 11 inches (14 x 25.4 x 27.9 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Uniform Accessory
Subcategory:Headwear
airline: American Airlines
company: American Airlines
Description

Air freight cap issued by American Airlines; navy blue cap cover with black band and visor, gold chin strap with two gold buttons and grommet hole for hat badge; plastic lining and woven rattan support on interior.

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