TWA Royal Ambassador Salad Fork, 1962-1975
THF808663 / TWA Royal Ambassador Salad Fork, 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
Salad fork
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
2024.66.78
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.375 in
Width: 0.5 in
Length: 0.812 in
Inscriptions
on top of handle:
TWA
on back of handle:
INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO.
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