Orenstein Trunk Company Amelia Earhart Brand Luggage Overnight Case, 1943-1950
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Famed aviator Amelia Earhart needed money to finance her flying--product endorsements provided a way. Introduced in 1933, the Amelia Earhart luggage line--marketed as "real aeroplane" luggage--was sturdy and lightweight. It sold well for decades--long after her 1937 disappearance attempting an around-the-world flight. Amelia Earhart's "brand" remained strong. Her name could still sell.
Famed aviator Amelia Earhart needed money to finance her flying--product endorsements provided a way. Introduced in 1933, the Amelia Earhart luggage line--marketed as "real aeroplane" luggage--was sturdy and lightweight. It sold well for decades--long after her 1937 disappearance attempting an around-the-world flight. Amelia Earhart's "brand" remained strong. Her name could still sell.
Artifact
Suitcase
Date Made
1943-1950
Keywords
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Heroes of the Sky
Object ID
2017.44.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Plywood
Cloth
Leather
Brass (Alloy)
Color
Light brown
Dark brown
Dimensions
Height: 16.25 in (open, on side)
Width: 15.25 in (open, on side)
Length: 14 in (open, on side)
Height: 13.25 in (closed, upright)
Width: 15.25 in (closed, upright)
Length: 5.5 in (closed, upright)
Inscriptions
on metal tag on top: Amelia Earhart / REG.US.PAT.OFF. / Newark, NJ on plywood tag, front: Amelia Earhart LUGGAGE / 2,232,835 / REG.US.PAT.OFF. / CUSHION EDGE / NEWARK, NJ on plywood tag, back: Light airplane construction / STRONG plywood thru-out / Handsome on identification tag, back: Amelia Earhart LUGGAGE on sales tag, front: Light / STRONG / Handsome / "CUSHION EDGE" REG U S. PAT. OFF / Amelia Earhart LUGGAGE / NEWARK 5, NEW JERSEY / COLOR NO. 81 / STYLE NO. 3900 / SIZE 15" / WT. 3 3/4 lbs. / PRICE $27.50 / FOR REORDERING / COLOR NO. 81 / STYLE NO. 3900 / SIZE 15" / Amelia Earhart LUGGAGE / NEWARK 5, N.J. pressed in each key handle: PRESTO
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