Model Helicopter, circa 1991

THF808583 / Model Helicopter, circa 1991
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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

circa 1991

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.46

Credit

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

Material

Metal
Plastic

Color

Blue
White (Color)
Red
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 4.5 in
Length: 4.25 in

Inscriptions

on either side: SKY-RANGER on bottom: 1989 MATCHBOX / 70501 / 89-33 / BELL / JET RANGER