TWA Salad Fork, circa 1945

THF808665 / TWA Salad Fork, circa 1945
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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

circa 1945

Creator Notes

Commissioned by Trans World Airlines. Made by International Silver Company of Meriden, Connecticut.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.86

Credit

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

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.875 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 0.5 in

Inscriptions

on top of handle: TWA on back of handle: INTERNATIONAL SILVER CO.