Cap, Baseball
Object number2008.24.5
Manufacturer
Swingster
Datec. 2000
Mediumcotton; plastic
Credit LineGift of Anonymous
DescriptionNavy blue corduroy mechanic uniform cap. Shades of red embroidery on front has company name. Blue plastic closure in back. White plastic sweat guard inside.Dimensions9.625 x 9 in. (24.4 x 22.9 cm)InscriptionsShades of red embroidery on front, "USAIR".
MarksBlue plastic closure in back; embossed on closure, "Swingster / SHAWNEE MISSION, KS / MADE IN U.S.A."
White tag inside, " LION / LOT # CA 000087 / WPL 13341".
Historical NotesUS Airways work baseball cap, 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
On View
Not on viewc. 1900
1943-1944