Melissa Jacobi Silverware Collection

Collection

Identifier: TL039

Staff Only
No requestable containers

Scope and Contents

The Melissa Jacobi Silverware Collection consists of 3 boxes of 151 pieces of flatware and 3 coffee stirrers from 34 different airlines. It dates from circa. 1950-2010. All pieces are dated approximately unless otherwise noted. The silverware is organized alphabetically by airline.

Dates

circa 1950-2010

Conditions Governing Access

Colleciton is open for research.

Biographical / Historical

The silverware in this collection was collected secondhand during the 2010s from thrift and antique stores.

Extent

3 Boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

The Melissa Jacobi Silverware Collection consists of 3 boxes of 151 pieces of flatware and 3 coffee stirrers from 34 different airlines. It dates from circa 1950-2010. All pieces are dated approximately unless otherwise noted.

Arrangement

Silverware is organized alphabetically by airline. A guide to the order of silverware on each tray is included in each box.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

The Melissa Jacobi Silverware Collection was donated by Melissa Jacobi (Accession #TL2019-3). The silverware in this collection was collected secondhand during the 2010s from thrift and antique stores.