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.
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
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