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- TWA Experimental Anti-Snow Static Loop Antenna, 1937 - Airport radio navigation beacons required pilots to listen for Morse code patterns to hold the correct course--notoriously difficult during storms. In 1936, Transcontinental & Western Air introduced an anti-snow directional antenna which could be used, in high-static situations, to "home in" on airport radio signals. This loop was housed in a sleek metal enclosure, protecting it from the elements.
- 1937-1938
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TWA Experimental Anti-Snow Static Loop Antenna, 1937
Airport radio navigation beacons required pilots to listen for Morse code patterns to hold the correct course--notoriously difficult during storms. In 1936, Transcontinental & Western Air introduced an anti-snow directional antenna which could be used, in high-static situations, to "home in" on airport radio signals. This loop was housed in a sleek metal enclosure, protecting it from the elements.
- Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965 - When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- 1960-1965
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Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965
When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.
- Trans World Airlines Hostess Uniform, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965 - Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Trans World Airlines Hostess Uniform, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965
Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this uniform as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- TWA Suitcase, circa 1960 - Trans World Airlines operated under various names from 1925 to 2001. Though it was initially slow to adopt jet aircraft, TWA replaced the last of its propeller planes with jets in 1967. This suitcase prominently features TWA's logo and its trademark shade of red. It may have been used by a flight attendant or distributed as a promotional item.
- circa 1960
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TWA Suitcase, circa 1960
Trans World Airlines operated under various names from 1925 to 2001. Though it was initially slow to adopt jet aircraft, TWA replaced the last of its propeller planes with jets in 1967. This suitcase prominently features TWA's logo and its trademark shade of red. It may have been used by a flight attendant or distributed as a promotional item.
- Housing for TWA Experimental Loop Antenna, 1937 - This experimental device was designed to enclose a communications antenna on an airplane. Despite having access to a sophisticated range of radio and navigation aids, pilots found that the static caused by rain and snow made such devices unreliable in the air. This housing enclosed a loop antenna on a DC3 airplane to protect it against the elements.
- 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Housing for TWA Experimental Loop Antenna, 1937
This experimental device was designed to enclose a communications antenna on an airplane. Despite having access to a sophisticated range of radio and navigation aids, pilots found that the static caused by rain and snow made such devices unreliable in the air. This housing enclosed a loop antenna on a DC3 airplane to protect it against the elements.
- Complimentary Bar Soap from TWA Airlines, 1970-1980 - Trans World Airlines operated under various names from 1925 to 2001. Though it was initially slow to adopt jet aircraft, TWA replaced the last of its propeller planes with jets in 1967. This bar soap prominently features TWA's logo as it appeared from about 1975 to 1995, as well as the airline's trademark shade of red.
- 1970-1980
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Complimentary Bar Soap from TWA Airlines, 1970-1980
Trans World Airlines operated under various names from 1925 to 2001. Though it was initially slow to adopt jet aircraft, TWA replaced the last of its propeller planes with jets in 1967. This bar soap prominently features TWA's logo as it appeared from about 1975 to 1995, as well as the airline's trademark shade of red.
- Edsel Ford on the Steps of a TWA Commercial Airplane, circa 1940 - Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford, was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to 1943. Among his important contributions to the company were his management of the Rouge plant's construction, his championing of the Model A, and his direction in designing Lincoln automobiles. Ford's philanthropic efforts included significant gifts to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
- circa 1940
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Edsel Ford on the Steps of a TWA Commercial Airplane, circa 1940
Edsel Ford, the only child of Henry and Clara Ford, was president of Ford Motor Company from 1919 to 1943. Among his important contributions to the company were his management of the Rouge plant's construction, his championing of the Model A, and his direction in designing Lincoln automobiles. Ford's philanthropic efforts included significant gifts to the Detroit Institute of Arts.
- Trans World Airlines Air Hostess Coat, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965 - Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this coat as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- 1965
- Collections - Artifact
Trans World Airlines Air Hostess Coat, Worn by Diane Beers Hill, 1965
Flight attendants assist with airline passengers' safety and comfort. Airlines once exclusively hired young unmarried women for these jobs, and uniforms tended to be form-fitting with impractical accessories like white gloves and high-heeled shoes. Diane Beers wore this coat as a TWA flight attendant in 1965. U.S. courts and regulators abolished age, gender and marital-status requirements starting in 1968.
- Ford Tri-Motor Airplane Used by TWA, April 1932 - Among the interesting features on Ford's later Tri-Motors were storage bins built into the wings. TWA added the bins to some of its Tri-Motors in 1932. They provided room for mail and luggage without taking up limited cabin space. Ford liked the idea so much that it incorporated wing bins into the 5-AT-D model.
- April 12, 1932
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Ford Tri-Motor Airplane Used by TWA, April 1932
Among the interesting features on Ford's later Tri-Motors were storage bins built into the wings. TWA added the bins to some of its Tri-Motors in 1932. They provided room for mail and luggage without taking up limited cabin space. Ford liked the idea so much that it incorporated wing bins into the 5-AT-D model.