One metal bookend (of a pair), circular piece set on a rectangular base features an eagle at the top with wings spread. The center of the circle has a relief of Lindbergh's head and neck set back into a recess in the bookend. Lindbergh has his hair parted and is wearing a jacket with a tie. Below his image on the rectangular base "Charles A. Lindbergh" is set into the metal in script. The front of the base has "Spirit of USA 1927" engraved. The side of the base features an engraved named "F. Muschler". The back of the bookend is flat and features a vertical stripe pattern in the metal. A rectangle in the centre of the circular section has text engraved that reads "Nonstop Flight New York to Paris 3626 Miles May 20 33 1/2 hours May 21" In the lower right corner of the base "Armorbronze" is engraved. The bottom of the bookend is covered in a dark green piece of felt.
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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