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

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