Travel
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
2 x 3 1/8 in.
Description:
Part of a British Overseas Airways Corp. information kit for passengers in a blue plastic bag. Two baggage claim checks with the BOAC symbol on one side and on the reverse "This is not the baggage check (Luggage ticket) described in Article 4 of the Warsaw Convention...". See 2002.1.3113 for kit and 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3114
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51138
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Travel
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Paper, plastic
Dimensions:
9 x 4 7/8 in.
Description:
A dark blue plastic bag given by British Overseas Airways Corp. during a flight to Britain as an information kit for passengers. It contains two baggage claim checks, a seating assignment card, two packets of cotton for ear protection, a card offering timetables, a meal menu card, two bar price cards, a souvenir postcard printed with an image of the plane, a brochure for car rental in Britain, an air safety leaflet, and an extra folded plastic bag, possibly for air-sickness. See 2002.1.3114 through 2002.1.3123 for individual items.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3113
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51137
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Travel
Classification:
Date:
1940-1946
Medium:
Paper
Dimensions:
6 3/8 x 6 in.
Description:
An ivory colored coated paper wrapper from a pack of bubble gum trading cards that taught identification of World War II fighter planes. It reads in red and gray "Picture Card Bubble Gum/ Wings/ Name the plane/ Freind or Foe/ 5c.". And at the top "Wings is the most complete set of the World's Aircraft ever published. Each giant-sized card contains a full-color picture, together with information you need about each plane./ Every alert young American who wishes to serve as a plane spotter will find the official three-view black silhouettes appearing on the reverse side of each card extremely helpful in indentifying plane in the sky.../ Wings manufactured by the makers of / World Famous Bazooka..."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3112
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1946
eMuseum Object ID:
51135
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ music
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a music store. Embossed "Jenkins Music Company" with two stars on a green painted background. One of two thimbles from Jenkins, see 2002.1.3007. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3006
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51118
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ periodical
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a newspaper. Embossed "Los Angeles-Examiner" with a star on a yellow painted background. One of four thimbles with newspapers, 2002.1.3002 through 2002.1.3005. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3005
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51117
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ periodical
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a newspaper. Embossed "Modesto News Herald" with two stars on a blue painted background. One of four thimbles with newspapers, 2002.1.3002 through 2002.1.3005. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3004
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51116
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ periodical
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a newspaper. Embossed "Eagle-Tribune" with three stars on a green painted background. One of four thimbles with newspapers, 2002.1.3002 through 2002.1.3005. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3003
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51115
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ periodical
Classification:
Date:
1900-1960
Medium:
Metal
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
An aluminum sewing thimble with a rolled edge that advertises a newspaper. Embossed "The Lexington Leader" with a star on a red painted background. One of four thimbles with newspapers, 2002.1.3002 through 2002.1.3005. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3002
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51114
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ insurance
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
A brown and red mottled plastic sewing thimble that advertises an insurance company. Printed in silver "The Victory Life Ins. Co." with a star. One of ten thimbles with insurance companies, 2002.1.2992 through 2002.1.3001. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3001
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51113
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
Thimble/ insurance
Classification:
Date:
1940-1960
Medium:
Plastic
Dimensions:
7/8 x 3/4 in. diameter
Description:
A brown and red mottled plastic sewing thimble that advertises an insurance company. Printed in silver "Washington National Insurance Company". One of ten thimbles with insurance companies, 2002.1.2992 through 2002.1.3001. See also file 2002.1.2978 for the 72 thimble display case and files for all individual thimbles- 2002.1.2979 through 2002.1.3058.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number:
2002.1.3000
Date Begin:
0
Date End:
1960
eMuseum Object ID:
51112
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.













