Early air mail was placed in heavy canvas bags and carried inside a special compartment in front of the pilot on most mail planes
Display Status
This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
EQUIPMENT-Containers
Physical Description
Fabric mail bag marked "U.S. Mail, 1., Foreign."; size 56cm x 61cm.
Dimensions
3-D (On Display): 56 × 23 × 61cm (22 1/16 × 9 1/16 × 24 in.)
Materials
Orgaic Fiber Fabric (Canvas)
Organic Fiber Thread (Cord)
Iron Alloy
Grease
Inventory Number
A19560049000
Credit Line
Donated by The United States Postal Service
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
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