Braniff Airways Press Brochure regarding Flight Service to South America, 1973

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Artifact Overview

Dallas-based Braniff Airways began service to South America in 1973. To promote its new routes, the airline commissioned artist Alexander Calder to create a special livery for one of its airplanes. Calder's "Flying Colors of South America" paint scheme featured colors and designs evocative of South America and Latin America.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Brochure

Date Made

1973

Subject Date

04 June 1973

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2018.62.6

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Lisa A. Korzetz.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)
Orange (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 11 in
Width: 8.5 in

Braniff Airways Press Brochure regarding Flight Service to South America, 1973