Model Taxicab, 2000-2010
THF808596 / Model Taxicab, 2000-2010
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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 -- 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
2000-2010
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.44
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Color
Yellow (Color)
Black (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2 in
Width: 2 in
Length: 4.5 in
Inscriptions
on either side of roof sign:
WELCOME
on eaither side, on front door:
TAXI FARE / $1.50 Initial Charge / 25c Per 1/5 Mile / 20c Per Minute Stopped / or Slow Traffic / 50c Night Surcharge
on bottom:
CHINA MADE
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