Air Travel Brochure, "How to Get the Maximum Enjoyment Out of Your Flight," circa 1928

THF125985 / Air Travel Brochure, "How to Get the Maximum Enjoyment Out of Your Flight," circa 1928
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Artifact Overview

Flying was a new experience for Americans in the late 1920s. Stout Air Services offered relatively inexpensive tour flights to attract new passengers. This brochure calmed the nerves of first-time flyers. Passengers were assured that "the pilot always banks when turning," "the air supports the plane like the ocean supports a ship," and "dizziness is unknown in airplanes."

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

circa 1928

Subject Date

circa 1928

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2014.29.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Edsel B. Ford II.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 8.5 in
Width: 4.063 in

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