Complimentary Bar Soap from TWA Airlines, 1970-1980

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Artifact Overview

Trans World Airlines operated under various names from 1925 to 2001. Though it was initially slow to adopt jet aircraft, TWA replaced the last of its propeller planes with jets in 1967. This bar soap prominently features TWA's logo as it appeared from about 1975 to 1995, as well as the airline's trademark shade of red.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Soap packaging

Date Made

1970-1980

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2012.88.143

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift from the Collection of Susan Strongman Fiems by Dennis Fiems.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Soap (Organic material)

Color

White (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 2 in
Thickness: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

TWA