Uniform Hat
- Description
- American Airlines pilot uniform hat. The dark blue hat is features a dark blue patch adhered to the front. An American Airlines silver pin featuring an eagle in flight is flanked by the letter A on either side. Stylized laurel leaves are embroidered in silver next to the pin. There is a silver-colored hat band around the brim of the cap and two patches are attached to the brim featuring embroidered silver-colored decoration.
- Historical Notes
- Beverley Bass made history in 1986 as American Airlines’ first female captain. On 9/11, after U.S. airspace closed, she diverted her flight to Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, where passengers and crew remained for four days. Bass wore this uniform hat that day. Years later, she loaned it to actress Jenn Colella, who wore it for several Come From Away performances, connecting Bass’s lived experience to its theatrical portrayal.
- Accession Number: IL.2025.2.2
- Dimensions: 6 in X 9 in X 10 1/3 in
- Dimensions (Metric): 15.24 cm X 22.86 cm X 25.4 cm
- Credit Line: Courtesy of Captain Beverley Bass
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