Alice King Chatham
American sculptor and designer who worked in aviation and the U.S. space program / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alice King Chatham (March 28, 1908 – July 8, 1989) was an American sculptor who worked for the United States Air Force, NASA, and their contractors to design helmets, oxygen masks and other personal protective equipment. Equipment she designed was used both on humans and on a variety of animal test subjects.[2]
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![]() Alice King Chatham, appearing on the television program To Tell the Truth in 1964 | |
Born | Alice King (1908-03-28)March 28, 1908 Dayton, Ohio, USA[1] |
Died | July 8, 1989(1989-07-08) (aged 81) Marion, Ohio, US |
Resting place | Dayton, Ohio |
Education | Dayton Art Institute |
Occupation(s) | Sculptor, designer |
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Spouse | Joshua D. Chatham |
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