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During the Vietnam War, commercial airliners along with their crews were chartered to fly US troops into combat zones. Soldiers no longer deployed to the war zone with their units, but as individuals or in groups for distribution upon arrival. #FreedomBird #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 15, 2020.
During the Vietnam War, commercial airliners along with their crews were chartered to fly US troops into combat zones. The flight attendants picked up on the anxiety of the soldiers aboard and did whatever they could to provide support. #freedombird #Avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 28, 2020.
Each airport around the world is assigned a three-letter @IATA (International Air Transport Association) code to make them easily and quickly identifiable. San Francisco International Airport’s three letter code, SFO, first appeared in 1947. @flysfo #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on January 07, 2021.
Eldorado (1849), one of the most popular scenic wallpapers created by Zuber et Cie, showcases the continents of Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America through both natural scenery and stunning architectural elements. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome #WallpaperWednesday This tweet was posted on September 02, 2020.
Emilio #Pucci introduced #Braniff’s Supersonic Derby outfit in 1966. The harlequin-print nylon jersey, tights, and bowler hat have Central American instruments and pre-Columbian art motifs. Do you remember this uniform? #crewlife #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 29, 2020.
Establishing a strong focal point for passengers as they traverse the corridor, the star shape of “Red Cadmium Giant” changes from every viewpoint, while the silver branch acts as an anchor in space, transfixing the kinetic form. #MarkHandfort #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on September 01, 2020.
Ever wonder what aircraft maintenance looked like in the late 1930s? Here, mechanics are working on the engines of a Douglas DC-3 #Mainliner during the aircraft’s routine visit to @United’s Cheyenne, Wyoming, maintenance base. #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 13, 2020.
Ever wonder what goes into creating an exhibition at SFO Museum? Our Curator Daniel wrote a behind-the-scenes blog post about his work on “Surf’s Up: Instrumental Rock ‘n’ Roll”. Check it out here: https://t.co/ifGZHksyeZ #InstrumentalSurf #MuseumFromHome #behindthescenes This tweet was posted on December 21, 2020.
Female hairstylists in Africa often hang several signs depicting dozens of different braided hairstyles for clients to consider with clever titles including “Sweet Banana,” “Top Secret,” and “Mother Clear.” #ExtraO #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 03, 2020.
Following Pan American World Airways’ introduction of the #Boeing 747 in January 1970, #BOAC (British Overseas Airways Corporation) received the aircraft and launched transatlantic service in April 1971 between London and New York. #WidebodyAV #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 07, 2020.
For passengers traveling through @flySFO, all of our galleries are open. We do not encourage non-passengers to visit at this time. For online learning opportunities, check out https://t.co/OrlhAonAQq, follow #MuseumFromHome, and visit @MCN’s guide to virtual museums. https://t.co/2js1AEmFAf This tweet was posted on March 16, 2020.
For this installation, #DanaHemenway also draws from San Francisco’s surroundings––specifically the frequently changing sky, due to wind and fog. #MuseumFromHome #HarveyMilkTerminal1 This tweet was posted on July 21, 2020.
For “Vistas Paradossales” Italian artist #LucaTombolini traveled the globe in search of isolated locations and obscure landscapes. Tombolini creates shadowy nocturnal images that further distort time and place in these already surreal and remote locations. #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 18, 2020.
Founded in 2011, the Art School of San Francisco Bay (@artschoolsfbay) grew from the desire to teach classical art skills to students in a manner that appeals to a wide audience. #MangaDrawingClub #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 03, 2020.
French manufacturers and English potteries rarely copied scenes faithfully; instead, they adapted imagery—adding, removing, and even reversing sections of prints. Elements from several prints were often combined into one design. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on March 18, 2020.
French wallpaper manufacturers drew freely from prints created by Western travelers and artists in the 19th century of Indian landscapes and architecture to create panoramic papers. English pottery manufacturers also drew from these prints. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on March 18, 2020.
From 1804 to 1860, Zuber et Zie offered 25 scenic papers beginning with Les Vues de Suisse (1804). Designed by Pierre-Antoine Mongin (1761–1827), it depicts many famous tourist attractions in Switzerland. #scenicwallpaper #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on January 06, 2021.
From 1997 to 2002, #RichardMisrach photographed the #GoldenGateBridge from the front porch of his house in the Berkeley Hills.He took pictures of this scene at different times of year and different times of day, creating more than 700 images overall. #publicart #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on August 18, 2020.
From the beginning, they have been there: SFO Museum would like to say a special thank you to the custodians taking care of the airport! #MuseumFromHome #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on April 17, 2020.
Grisaille papers capture the smallest details, such as veining on a leaf, as precisely as woodblock printing with opaque colors allows. Each detail requires a separate woodblock. #ZuberScenicWallpaper #MuseumFromHome #WallpaperWednesday This tweet was posted on April 01, 2020.
Hand painted signs for barbershops and hairdressers have a rich history in Africa. Female hairstylists often hang several signs depicting dozens of different braided hairstyles for clients to consider with clever titles. #ExtraO #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 08, 2020.
Happy #EarthDay! “Green Map” by #EllenHarvey inverts the traditional idea of a map to highlight the region’s green space. Instead of focusing on cities, towns and roads, this map features places like Mount Tamalpais and Point Reyes National Seashore. #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 22, 2020.
Happy #InternationalMuseumDay! What has been your favorite museum experience? #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 18, 2020.
Happy #InternationalNursesDay! Did you know many stewardesses and air hostesses hired before World War II were registered nurses? SFO Museum would like to thank nurses everywhere for all of your hard work and dedication. #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 12, 2020.
Happy #NationalNursesDay! On October 25, 1973, SFO held a ceremony for the opening of our very own Medical Clinic. SFO Museum would like to thank the staff at the medical clinic and all of the nurses around the world for your dedication and tireless work. #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 06, 2020.
Happy #Thanksgiving! What are you grateful for during this challenging year? Image: Pan American World Airways menu, Thanksgiving 1983, Gift of Angela Ausman. 2015.045.111 #avgeek #MuseumFromHome #Thanksgiving2020 This tweet was posted on November 25, 2020.
Happy 150th birthday to Golden Gate Park, part of @RecParkSF. This circa 1920 photo of Golden Gate Park by aviator and engineer, Stanley H. Page, shows the park along side the undeveloped sand dunes of what would become the Sunset. https://t.co/eZlmOawWDe #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on April 04, 2020.
Happy 170th Birthday, California! #Onthisday in 1850, California officially became the 31st state in the Union. What is your favorite thing about California? #MuseumFromHome #HappyBirthdayCalifornia This tweet was posted on September 09, 2020.
Happy Bastille Day! Bastille Day, the national day of France, commemorates the Storming of the Bastille in 1789, the flashpoint of the French Revolution. Have you ever been to France? #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on July 14, 2020.
Happy Birthday Harvey Milk! Born on this day in 1930, Milk was the first openly gay elected official in California. SFO Museum is celebrating his legacy with an exhibition & a catalog. https://t.co/eGYmHGjUIn #HarveyMilkTerminal1 #MuseumFromHome #HarveyMilkDay 📸 @SFPublicLibrary This tweet was posted on May 22, 2020.
Happy Birthday San Francisco International Airport! The dedication ceremony of Mills Field Municipal Airport of San Francisco, the original name of SFO, took place #onthisday in 1927. #SFOHistory #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 07, 2020.
Happy Birthday to Jackie Cochran, born #onthisday in 1906 in Muscogee, Florida. After taking her first flying lessons in 1932, she obtained her pilot's license in just three weeks. In 1938, she won the Bendix Trophy, a race from LA to Cleveland. #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 11, 2020.
Happy Birthday to the Golden Gate Bridge! The bridge spans almost two miles of water between Marin County and San Francisco and held the title of the longest suspension bridge for almost 30 years. Have you visited this popular tourist destination? #SFHistory #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on May 27, 2020.
Happy Labor Day! Thank you to all of the essential workers who keep SFO running smoothly and safely, both now and over our past ninety-three years. Image: San Francisco International Airport (SFO). late 1960s. 2011.032.0633 #MuseumFromHome #avgeek #SFOHistory This tweet was posted on September 07, 2020.
Happy New Year from SFO Museum! As 2020 winds down, what are your wishes for 2021? TranStar Airlines brochure c. 1986 SFO Museum Collection Gift of David Winckoski 2011.195.075 #avgeek #MuseumFromHome This tweet was posted on December 31, 2020.
Have you been to any of these green spots? See “Green Map” by #EllenHarvey online at: https://t.co/izglNebxZI #MuseumFromHome #EarthDay This tweet was posted on April 22, 2020.