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Amelia Earhart wore this long leather coat with tweed wool lining on many of her flights, though it is uncertain which ones. Standard attire for military and civilian pilots, leather coats and jackets offered warmth and protection from the elements. At the same time, this coat represents the elegant fashions of the 1920s and 30s and demonstrates how conscious Earhart was of her image as a woman aviator.

Display Status

This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.

Object Details
Date ca. 1920-1930 Country of Origin United States of America Type PERSONAL EQUIPMENT-Flight Clothing Owner Amelia Earhart
Physical Description Light brown leather with gray tweed wool lining. Dimensions Clothing (On Mannequin): 91.4 × 43.1 × 18cm (36 × 16 15/16 × 7 1/16 in.)
Materials Leather
Inventory Number A19610155000 Credit Line Gift of Lewis B. Miller Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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