Collection Highlights
Draft wheel
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
1865.6
Medium:
Wood, metal
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Playing cards
Object Number:
2000.86
Date:
1950-1980
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
each overall: 3 1/2 x 2 1/4 in. ( 8.9 x 5.7 cm )
Marks:
printed: on the back of each card: twice, "UNITED AIRLINES"
Description:
Deck of 52 red playing cards with "United Airlines" logo printed twice on the backs.
Gallery Label:
The donor collected this deck of cards and other related airline materials at garage sales, flea markets, and collectibles shops in the New Jersey area.
Credit Line:
Anonymous Gift
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
