United Airlines Tablespoon, 1998-2010

THF808681 / United Airlines Tablespoon, 1998-2010
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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

Tablespoon

Date Made

1998-2010

Creator Notes

Commissioned by United Airlines. Made by Abco International.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.93

Credit

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

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.375 in
Width: 1.125 in
Length: 0.625 in

Inscriptions

on back of handle: ABCO UNITED
United Airlines Tablespoon, 1998-2010