United Airlines Table Knife, 1998-2010

THF808735 / United Airlines Table Knife, 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

Table knife

Date Made

1998-2010

Creator Notes

Commissioned by United Airlines.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.108

Credit

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

Material

Plastic

Color

Gray (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 7.75 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 0.125 in

Inscriptions

on one side of handle: UNITED
United Airlines Table Knife, 1998-2010