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Cigar Box

This silver cigar box was made to commemorate the opening of Pan American’s first around-the-world service in 1947.

Gift of Juan T. Trippe

Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air

Object Details

Country of Origin

United States of America

Type

MEMORABILIA-People

Manufacturer

Cartier

Physical Description

Silver, wood lined, engraved box.

Dimensions

3-D (Closed): 33 × 17 × 11.4cm (1 ft. 1 in. × 6 11/16 in. × 4 1/2 in.)

Materials

Silver Alloys (Including Sterling Silver)
Gold Plating
Wood
Solder
Ferrous Alloy

Inventory Number

A19791494000

Credit Line

Donated by Juan T. Trippe

Data Source

National Air and Space Museum

Restrictions & Rights

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