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matchbook cover: KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)

Date:1970s
Medium:Cardboard, ink
Credit Line: Gift of Craig Lynes
Accession Number:2003.105.279
Dimensions:2 x 1 3/4 x 1/4 inches (5.1 x 4.4 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Matchbook / Matchbox
airline: KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
company: KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines)
Description

Matchbook issued by KLM (Royal Dutch Airlines); blue cover with white logo and text, “First in the air.”; same on reverse; text, “KLM is the world’s first airline. Established way back in 1919. And today, KLM flies to 121 destinations in 75 countries” on interior; blue-tipped matches; used.

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