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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

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