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matchbook: United Air Lines

Date:early 1970s
Medium:Cardboard, sulfur, phosphorus, metal, ink
Credit Line: Gift of the Paul H. Kowalewski Collection
Accession Number:2011.126.306
Dimensions:1 7/8 x 1 1/2 x 1/4 inches (4.8 x 3.8 x .6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Matchbook / Matchbox
airline: United Air Lines
aircraft: McDonnell Douglas DC-10 , Boeing 747-100 , McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10
company: McDonnell Douglas
Description

Matchbook issued by United Air Lines; blue with illustration of Boeing 747-100 in flight and text, “United Air Lines 747”; blue text, “The Friend Ships” on saddle; McDonnell Douglas DC-10-10 on reverse with text, “United Air Lines DC-10”.

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