Japan Air Lines Tablespoon, 1989-2002

THF808689 / Japan Air Lines Tablespoon, 1989-2002
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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

1989-2002

Creators

Creator Notes

Commissioned by Nihon Kōkū (Japan Air Lines).

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.101

Credit

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

Material

Stainless steel

Color

Silver (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 5.5 in
Width: 1.125 in
Length: 0.5 in

Inscriptions

on top of handle: JAL on bottom of handle: 18-8