paper cup: Northwest Orient Airlines

Date:1950s
Medium:Paper, ink
Credit Line: Collection of SFO Museum
Accession Number:2010.133.002
Dimensions:3 x 3 x 3 inches (7.6 x 7.6 x 7.6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Beverage Service
Subcategory:Disposable Cup
Manufacturer :Sutherland Paper Co.
airline: Northwest Orient Airlines , Northwest Airlines
company: Northwest Orient Airlines
Description

Paper cup issued by Northwest Orient Airlines for inflight beverage service; white with navy blue and red logo and illustration of Stratocruiser on side; folded handles.

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