Eastern Airlines Metal Replica Advertising Sign [Depicts a Martin 404 "Silver Falcon" Aircraft, circa 1952-1961), 1993

Item — Cabinet: East Art Storage, Bay / Shelf: 5.4

Identifier: 20240013

Scope and Contents

Object Type: Graphic (Sign).

Purpose: Sales and marketing.

Source: Company (Other).

Scope: Full-color rolled steel Trans-World Airlines replica advertising sign.

Contents: Depicts a Martin 404 aircraft, circa 1952-1961, with the wording: "Fly EASTERN'S Great New "Silver Falcon" -- the World's Most Advanced Twin-Engine airliner")

Dates

Creation: 1993

Creator

From the Collection: Aircraft Engine Historical Society, Inc. (Organization)

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research in the Archives & Special Collections reading room. Handling guidelines and use restrictions will be communicated and enforced by archives staff members.

Full Extent

1 Item (Embossed color steel sign)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Format & Physical Description

Embossed, rolled steel sign (9.5" height x 16.5" width). Enamel coated with full color printing on front and flat gray primer on back. 1/8" holes drilled in all four corners for ease of mounting.

Note: Sign is coated metal but has some grime and minor rust at holes.