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
Model Taxicab, 2000-2010