Handbag, Carried by Trans World Airlines Hostess Diane Beers Hill, 1960-1965

Summary

When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.

When she graduated from James Caldwell High School in West Caldwell, New Jersey, in 1963, Diane Beers noted in her yearbook that her plans included "junior college and a career as an airline hostess." After earning an associate's degree at Endicott College, Beers joined TWA as a flight attendant in 1965. She carried this handbag while with the airline.

Artifact

Handbag

Date Made

1960-1965

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.66.3

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Diane Beers Hill.

Material

Leather
Metal

Color

Black (Color)
Red
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in

Width: 12.5 in

Length: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

on inside: Coblentz / ORIGINAL

Trans World Airlines Hostess Uniform, Worn by Dian...

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