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lipstick blotting tissue: TWA (Trans World Airlines)

Date:	1950s
Medium:	Paper, metal
Credit Line:	Anonymous gift
Accession Number:	2008.035.001
Dimensions:	2 x 3 x 1/4 inches (5.1 x 7.6 x .6 cm)
Collection:	Aviation Museum
Category:	Passenger Amenity, Museum
Subcategory:	Toiletries
airline:	TWA (Trans World Airlines)
company:	TWA (Trans World Airlines)

Description

Packet of lipstick blotting tissue issued by TWA (Trans World Airlines); white cover with illustration of saluting TWA flight attendant standing in front of TWA aircraft and text "Ask Mary Gordon TWA Travel Advisor for travel and wardrobe information - See Inside".

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Exhibitions that this object has been part of

Queen of the Skies: The Lockheed Constellation. On view from November 28, 2015 to May 29, 2016.
Remain Over Night: Airline Personal Hygiene and Comfort Amenities. On view from March 29, 2014 to November 16, 2014.

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