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“If you had told me when I moved to San Francisco in 1998, ‘Kenn, you are going to be part of a museum’s permanent aviation collection and will love it,’ I would have thought you were out of your mind. This image was posted on November 30, 2022. #nativeamericanhertiagemonth #behindthescenes #avgeek #museumlife

Following San Francisco Opera’s debut on September 26, 1923, American soprano Bianca Saroya (1893–1981) and Italian tenor Beniamino Gigli (1890–1957) sang in Italian composer Umberto Giordano’s (1867–1948) 𝘈𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘦𝘢 𝘊𝘩𝑒́𝘯𝘪𝘦𝘳. This image was posted on November 29, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera

Created through a merger as Transcontinental & Western Air in 1930, TWA was renamed Trans World Airlines during the early postwar era as it expanded into international routes. This image was posted on November 29, 2022. #airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex

Following the peak of their popularity in the West during the 1880s, Japanese designs continued to provide inspiration to the Art Nouveau movement at the turn of the twentieth century in Europe and the United States. This image was posted on November 28, 2022. #japonisme #japan #design

On the afternoon of November 22, 1935, a Pan American Airways Martin M-130 named “China Clipper”, lifted off from the waters of the San Francisco Bay into the sky setting a course for the Philippines. This image was posted on November 22, 2022. #avgeek #chinaclipper #panam

Sometimes even after objects go on display, they need a little love. This image was posted on November 21, 2022. #museummonday #conservation #behindthescenes #minimainliner #dc8

Our newest exhibition, “San Francisco Opera: A Centennial Celebration” is now on display! This image was posted on November 21, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera#sfhistory

Presented within “More than a Meal: Airline Meal Service Sets, 1960s–80s” are Jason Peterson’s striking photographs made while flying on commercial airliners. This image was posted on November 18, 2022. #airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex #windowseat

Founded in 1931, Swissair was founded through the merger of Ad Astra Aero and Balair and was the flag carrier of Switzerland. This image was posted on November 17, 2022. #defunctthursday #avgeek #swissair

Happy Birthday to the late Isamu Noguchi, who was born on this day in 1904 in Los Angeles, California. This image was posted on November 17, 2022. #isamunoguchi #noguchi

Many of Bradbury & Bradbury Art Wallpapers’ patterns are initially hand painted on acetate or by cutting a stencil. This image was posted on November 16, 2022. #victorianpaperedwall #wallpaper #wallpaperwednesday #design

The Coast Guard Air Station San Francisco was commissioned #onthisday in 1940. This image was posted on November 15, 2022. #avgeek #sfohistory #coastguard

Happy birthday to the late Wayne Thiebaud, who passed last year at the age of 101. This image was posted on November 15, 2022. #waynethiebaud #sfac #publicart #painting #sanfrancisco

San Francisco and Oakland (SFO) Helicopter Airlines was founded in 1961. This image was posted on November 10, 2022. #defunctthursday #sfohelicopter #avgeek #aviationhistory #sfohistory

In the late 1950s, jet airliners began to enter service for airlines around the world. This image was posted on November 09, 2022. #airmaildownunder #avgeek #jetage

We haven’t seen a voting machine like this in a long time; if you look closely, you’ll find an interesting assortment of state and city propositions on the 1962 ballot. This image was posted on November 08, 2022. #vote #voting #sfohistory

#Onthisday in 2017, United Airlines’ last scheduled Boeing 747 flight departed from SFO. This image was posted on November 07, 2022. #united #boeing747 #sfohistory #avgeek

Before any objects go on display, they receive a thorough inspection from our conservator. This image was posted on November 07, 2022. #sfoperacentennial #sfopera #opera #behindthescenes #sneakpeek

For the past thirty-four years, Lions Clubs around the globe have sponsored a unique art contest in schools and youth groups that provides students the opportunity to promote peace. This image was posted on November 04, 2022. #studentartsfo #studentart #lionsclub #peaceposters

“Geneva” is an ongoing series by photographer Kari Orvik that offers a glimpse into San Francisco’s Outer Mission neighborhood at the corner of Mission Street and Geneva Avenue. This image was posted on November 04, 2022. #kariorvik #geneva #photography #sfhistory #sfmission

Republic Airlines was formed as a result of a merger between North Central Airlines and Southern Airways in 1979 and was based at Minneapolis–Saint Paul. This image was posted on November 03, 2022. #defunctthursday #republicairlines #avgeek #aviationhistory

During the 1990s, Qantas operated a large fleet of the Boeing 747-400 widebody airliner, which was introduced in 1989. This image was posted on November 02, 2022. #flyingsoutherncross #avgeek #qantas #uniform #crewlife

In “On the Air” by Lewis deSoto, one can literally traverse the earth, walking “on the air” and tracing a path from location to location. This image was posted on November 01, 2022. #lewisdesoto #publicart #nativeamericanheritagemonth

Although transpacific service was halted by the outbreak of WWII, the war years were transformational for air travel. Not only were new and improved aircraft developed, but a network of airfields was built across the Pacific as part of the war effort. #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.

In the late 1940s, land-based aircraft, like the Douglas DC-4, the DC-6, and the Lockheed L-1049 Super Constellation, made regularly operated commercial air routes between the United States & Australia a reality for airmail, cargo, and passengers alike. #AirmailDownUnder #AvGeek This tweet was posted on August 30, 2022.

A number of furniture pieces were also missing, including entire rows of seats. Because the figures of the passengers were used multiple times in the interior, it was possible to take molds from intact figures in order to recreate the lost pieces. #jetage #aircraftmodels #avgeek This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.

Happy Birthday to the late Marvin Lipofsky! Born #onthisday in 1938, he was a leading figure in the American studio glass movement. Celebrate his life & art with “#MarvinLipofsky: International Studio Glass" on display pre-security in the IT & online: https://t.co/PbQQp2ZLG7 This tweet was posted on September 01, 2022.

🧵 The scale 1:10 United Air Lines DC-8 model in "Jet Mainliner in Miniature: The United Air Lines Douglas DC-8 Cutaway Model” is one of the largest objects in our collection. Conservators performed a thorough assessment of the model and developed a plan to address its condition. This tweet was posted on September 06, 2022.

A hat often topped off a flight attendant’s uniform. Browse over one hundred hats in our collection. https://t.co/myk6OfgTxI #collections #avgeek #hat This tweet was posted on September 07, 2022.

In Tomoki Misato’s (@Mitotki) first-year film from Tokyo University of the Arts, an office worker seeks to correct the record when she sees a colleague taking credit for her work. https://t.co/s0oA7gcWli #VideoArts #VideoArtsSFO This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.

People Express Airlines commenced operations on April 30, 1981. A low-cost airline inspired by Freddie Laker and Laker Air, the airline operated Boeing 727s, 737s, and 747s. #DefunctThursday #PeoplExpress #Avgeek This tweet was posted on September 08, 2022.

Happy Birthday, California! #Onthisday in 1850, the state of California was admitted into the Union. California played a central role in the formation of a modern American aesthetic during the mid-twentieth century. #CaliforniaModernistWomen #California This tweet was posted on September 09, 2022.

The artist carves the finer details with smaller hand tools and uses a rasp to smooth the sculpture, followed by finer sandpaper. The stone is then washed smooth and heated by either open flames or a blow torch. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.

The sculpting process for Shona artists starts by locating a stone and excavating it before sketching a rough shape in charcoal. The sculptor then begins to chip away at the stone using a chisel and hammer. #ZimbabweSculpture #Zimbabwe #Sculpture This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.

While California’s heat wave has subsided, we still hope you’re staying cool. Check out a few of the fans—the original way to keep cool— in our collection. https://t.co/4TuNybuY7h #avgeek #heatwave #fans #fan #thai This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.

📸: Mashford Kanyemba carving at his workshop c. 2008 Chitungwiza, Zimbabwe Courtesy of Masvingo Sculptures R2021.1803.012 An unidentified artist sands a sculpture 2017 Harare, Zimbabwe Courtesy of Masvingo Sculptures R2021.1803.002 This tweet was posted on September 12, 2022.