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Shirt

Object number2008.24.1

Manufacturer Red Kap

Datec. 2000

OriginHonduras

Mediumpolyester; cotton; ink

Credit LineGift of Anonymous

DescriptionKhaki cotton and polyester short sleeve button down mechanic uniform shirt. Metal snaps at neckline. Two breast pockets. Three silver and blue embroidered patches: two located over pockets, one on proper left sleeve.Dimensions35 x 31.5 in. (88.9 x 80 cm)
InscriptionsThree silver and blue embroidered patches: two located over pockets, one on proper left sleeve:
proper right patch: "DOUG" ;
proper left patch, "[logo] U.S. AIRWAYS" ;
proper left sleeve, "MECHANIC".
MarksLabels/tags in collar: white rectangular with black marker scratched over original writing; orange rectangle, "M-SS / 7CHIN5921 / SP24LT2 / REDKAP / ASSEMBLED IN HONDORUS / 65% POLYESTER/35% COTTON / MACHINE WASH TUBLE DRY".
Historical NotesUS Airways mechanics shirt, worn by a mechanic, who worked for the company at the Pittsburgh Airport. Once one of the largest airliners at Pittsburgh International Airport, US Airways had reduced its number of flights to and from the area in early 2000s, eliminating local jobs.

Related institution US Airways

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