Shirt
Object number2008.24.2
Manufacturer
Aratex Services, Inc.
Datec. 2000
Mediumpolyester; cotton; ink
Credit LineGift of Anonymous
DescriptionTan 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.Dimensions33.5 x 33 in. (85.1 x 83.8 cm)InscriptionsThree silver and blue embroidered patches: two located over pockets, one on proper left sleeve:
proper right patch: "Doug" ;
proper left patch, "US AIR" ;
proper left sleeve, "LEAD MECHANIC".
MarksLabels/tags in collar: blue rectangular, blackened out by marker; orange rectangular, "MED" "[inside pentagon shape] ARATEX / SERVICES, Inc. [symbol?] [illegible] / 39B [illegible with star in center] / DURABLE PRESS [illegible]".
Historical NotesUS Airways lead 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.
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US Airways
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