United Airlines Table Knife, 1998-2010
THF808737 / 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
Creators
Creator Notes
Commissioned by United Airlines.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.66.109
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
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