Bookend, Airplane Model, Lindbergh, King Collection
Single gold colored bookend with the Spirit of St. Louis placed among a pattern of swirls. The plane is tilted on its side so that the top of the wing is visible when viewed from the front. Below the swirl pattern along the bottom edge text has been inscribed into the metal "Spirit of the Times" The propeller on the nose of the airplane spins freely. A picee of green felt is attached to the bottom of the bookend.
Created by
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Date Created
03/15/2022
Source
Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum
Keywords
Aviation; Memorabilia; People; Popular Culture
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