Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed July 17 to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Due to hazardous air quality, Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory Tour will be closed July 17 to protect the health and safety of our guests and team members. All other public venues at The Henry Ford remain open.

Eastern Air Lines "Golden Falcon Electra" Tumbler, 1958

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THF808499 / Eastern Air Lines "Golden Falcon Electra" Tumbler, 1958
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tumbler (Drinking glass)

Date Made

1958

Creators

Creator Notes

Commissioned by Eastern Airlines.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.53

Credit

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

Material

Glass (Material)

Color

White (Color)
Dark blue
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 4.625 in
Diameter: 2.563 in

Inscriptions

on front: First U.S. Made Prop-Jet / Golden Flacon Electra on back: Compliments of / Eddie Rickenbacker around bottom: BUILT BY LOCKHEED...POWERED BY GENERAL MOTORS FIRST ON EASTERN AIR LINES
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Eastern Air Lines "Golden Falcon Electra" Tumbler, 1958