On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
Dimensions:
3-D Test: 5.6 x 14.3cm (2 3/16 x 5 5/8 in.)
Materials:
Leather and metal
Physical Description:
A watch fob attached to a black leather strap with buckle. The fob is shaped like the front of an airplane. The wing on top features the text "NEW YORK - PARIS". Around the propeller are the words "Capt. Lindbergh 1927". The reverse of the fob features the manufacturer's name and location.
