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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.

America by Air
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 Usage conditions apply
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