Japan Air Lines Table Fork, 1965-1989
THF808705 / Japan Air Lines Table Fork, 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 fork
Date Made
1965-1989
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made in Japan by Seki Hamono KK for Nihon Kōkū (Japan Air Lines).
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.97
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.
Material
Metal
Color
Silver (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5.625 in
Width: 0.875 in
Length: 0.5 in
Inscriptions
on top of handle:
JAL
on bottom of handle:
SEKI-HKK JAPAN 18 - EP 7-67
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