TWA Royal Ambassador Table Knife, 1962-1975
THF808671 / TWA Royal Ambassador Table Knife, 1962-1975
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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. Her memorabilia collection included knives, forks and spoons used in airline food service or branded with carrier logos.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Table knife
Date Made
1962-1975
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Commissioned by Trans World Airlines. Made by International Silver Company of Meriden, Connecticut.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.75
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 7.675 in
Width: 0.675 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
at end of handle on one side:
TWA
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