Model TWA Passenger Jet, 1965-1975
THF808621 / Model TWA Passenger Jet, 1965-1975
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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 -- a time when many airlines employed only single women in that job. Beers Hill continued her interest in the airline industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including models and toys representing various carriers' airplanes and vehicles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
1965-1975
Creators
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Trans World Airlines.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.39
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Plastic
Color
White (Color)
Red
Gray (Color)
Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 8.375 in
Length: 9 in
Inscriptions
on either side of tail, on either side near front, and on base:
TWA
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