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TWA Clipped Wings International Pin, 1965-2010

THF808651 / TWA Clipped Wings International Pin, 1965-2010
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Artifact Overview

Diane Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965 but left to marry Richard Hill a year later. Beers Hill continued her interest in aviation and assembled an impressive collection of material. "Clipped Wings" pins like this one were worn by members of TWA Clipped Wings International, an organization for former TWA flight attendants -- like Beers Hill.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Pin (Jewelry)

Date Made

1965-2010

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.8

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.

Material

Metal

Color

Gold (Color)
Red

Dimensions

Height: 0.5 in
Width: 1.375 in
Length: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

on front: TWA