Japan Air Lines Table Knife, 1965-1989

THF808677 / Japan Air Lines Table Knife, 1965-1989
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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

1965-1989

Creators

Place of Creation

Creator Notes

Made in Japan for Nihon Kōkū (Japan Air Lines).

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.96

Credit

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

Material

Metal

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 0.5 in
Length: 0.25 in

Inscriptions

on blade: 9-67 on top of handle: JAL on bottom of handle: JAPAN 18 - BEP