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Playing Cards

This presentation set of four decks of playing cards was given to Northwest Airlines president Donald W. Nyrop. It features the airline’s Boeing 377 Stratocruiser.

Gift of Donald W. Nyrop

 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-Popular Culture Manufacturer Northwest Airlines Inc.
 Physical Description Northwest Airlines playing cards; 2 sets of standard poker cards and 2 sets of pinochle cards; Boeing 377 Stratocruiser Airliner depicted on the card. Dimensions 3-D (Case, Closed): 22 × 15 × 3.6cm (8 11/16 × 5 7/8 × 1 7/16 in.)
3-D (Card Deck, Each): 9 × 5.8 × 1.6cm (3 9/16 × 2 5/16 × 5/8 in.)
 Materials Card Stock
Plastic
Synthetic Fabric
Paper
Ink
Copper Alloy
 Inventory Number A19900002000 Credit Line Donated by Donald W. Nyrop Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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