Collection Highlights
Armchair
Date:
1785-1789
Object Number:
1916.7
Medium:
Mahogany; pine, poplar
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Travel
Object Number:
2002.1.3108
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
1 1/8 x 7/8 in. diameter each
Description:
Two silver colored tiny metal canisters, with removable shaker tops that have sliding closures to seal the shaker holes. One is engraved "American Airlines/ Salt", and the other "American Airlines/ Pepper". These salt and pepper sets were given in the early days of commercial air travel as souvenirs with airline meals.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
