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.
Date: October 1927
Dimensions:
2-D - Unframed (H x W): 10.2 x 22.9cm (4 x 9 in.)
Materials:
Paper
Physical Description:
Advertising card printed on paper in blue ink with red accents. In the top left corner is an emblem of two American flags surrounding a wreath that has the year 1927 printed inside the circle. The text reads: "ARE YOU Preparing to Decorate FOR THE Pageant, September 6-7-8-9-10 ALSO FOR THE ARRIVAL AND RECEPTION OF THE AMERICAN ACE: Colonel Lindbergh; October 16 to 20, 1927 WALTER R. ESHBACH FLAGS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS 7 N. Boston Ave. PHONE MARINE 231." The back side of the card is blank.
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.
