Eastern Airlines Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1964-1991
THF808510 / Eastern Airlines Salt and Pepper Shakers, 1964-1991
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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 aviation industry and assembled an impressive collection of memorabilia, including salt and pepper containers used in airline food service.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Salt and pepper set
Date Made
1964-1991
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Eastern Air Lines. Made in Japan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.64
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Glass (Material)
Metal
Color
Colorless
White (Color)
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 1.875 in (each shaker)
Width: 1.125 in (each shaker)
Length: 1.125 in (each shaker)
Inscriptions
on front of each shaker:
EASTERN
on bottom of each shaker:
MADE IN / JAPAN
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