Bessie Coleman in Uniform

332-7-90 Supplied by Howard Blanning.jpg

Title

Bessie Coleman in Uniform

Subject

Women air pilots -- United States

Description

Bessie Coleman in a military uniform stands in front of an airplane's front rudder. Coleman was the first African American female pilot and first African American to hold an international pilot license.

Creator

Photo supplied by Howard Blanning.

Source

IWASM Original Photo Collection, International Women's Air and Space Museum

Date

ca. 1920s

Contributor

Heidi Fearing/Kimberly Cole

Rights

Online access is provided for research purposes only. For rights and reproduction requests contact the International Women's Air & Space Museum at info@iwasm.org

Identifier

Original Photo No. 332

Citation

Photo supplied by Howard Blanning., “Bessie Coleman in Uniform,” International Women's Air & Space Museum, accessed March 29, 2024, https://iwasm.omeka.net/items/show/1455.