matchbox case: American Airlines

Date:1970s
Medium:Cardboard, wood, phosphorus, ink
Credit Line: Gift of Thomas G. Dragges
Accession Number:2014.058.002
Dimensions:3 x 2 x 3 inches (7.6 x 5.1 x 7.6 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Matchbook / Matchbox
airline: American Airlines
aircraft: Boeing 747
company: Boeing
Description

Matchbox case issued by American Airlines; silver case in the shape of 747 Astroliner cargo container with red and blue airline logo and black text "AA7005"; black text and dimensions of 747 Astroliner cargo container on sides; contains eight matchboxes.

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