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Summary
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.
Long Description
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.
Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Physical Description
Fabric banner in a frame. The background is white and all of the text and images are in either blue or red. In the center of the banner is an image of Lindbergh in an oval frame with the American flag hanging down on the left and the French flag hanging down on the right. Across the top it says "WELCOME" in blue, directly below that is a red plane, and below that in blue it says "SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS." In two rows arched along the bottom in blue it says "OUR HERO COL. CHAS. A. LINDBERGH." A yellow fringe lines the bottom of the banner.
Dimensions
2-D - In Frame (H x W x D): 139.7 x 111.8cm (55 x 44 in.) Materials
Fabric Inventory Number
A20040292124
Credit Line
Gift of the Stanley King Family.
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
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