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Cap

Object number2019.9.9

Manufacturer Jacobson Hat Company, Incorporated

OriginChina

MediumCotton; Plastic; Thread; Applied decoration

Credit LineGift of Lisa DiGioia-Nutini

DescriptionNavy blue and black airline pilot cap. Crown of the cap is navy blue blue fabric and flat with a white trimming, and front of the cap has a sewn on patch with white text and embroidered pilot wings. Cap has black side trim with a black, plastic closure in the back and gold-colored plastic band; band is textured, and its attachment pieces have a raised star on them. Two black, plastic eyelets on either side of cap above band. Visor is black with applied yellow leaves. Inside of the cap is black, and underside of visor is kelly green. White, double-sided tag sewn into cap's left side.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 4 x 8.25 x 10.625 in. (10.2 x 21 x 27 cm)
InscriptionsWhite, embroidered text on patch: "JUNIOR AIRLINE PILOT / [white shield with a red star in the middle and three yellow lines coming out both sides; two red stars on the end]".
MarksWhite, double-sided tag sewn into cap's left side with black text: "[first side, image of a hat] J HATS / REG'D. TRADEMARK / [second side] 100% COTTON / MADE IN CHINA / SIZE: 54 CM".
Historical NotesJean-Pierre Nutini was a rigging gaffer, best boy, and actor who worked on nearly every major motion picture filmed in Pittsburgh from the early 1990s until his death in 2013. Along with his work in the film industry, Nutini also worked on concerts, stage performances, and political rallies, and was active in SAG-AFTRA Local 3, a stagehands union. He was also a charter member of IATSE local 489, known as “Iron City Grips.” The "She's Out of My League" airline pilot cap is part of larger collection of film and set memorabilia from Jean-Pierre Nutini, who worked on the movie set.

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