During the 1950s, flying on a commercial airliner was often a formal endeavor.
This image was posted on January 29, 2016.
Early aircraft did not provide a way to heat meals for passengers, thus meals on flights were served cold.
This image was posted on January 28, 2016.
Entrepreneur, philanthropist, and social activist, Madam C. J. Walker (1867–1919) created a haircare empire, including a product line, training schools, and salons, which made her one of the wealthiest African Americans of her time.
This image was posted on October 12, 2021.
#madamcjwalker #photography
Formed in 1931 from the merger and acquisition of several airlines, United Air Lines grew and prospered as one of the leading U.S. coast-to-coast carriers during the ensuing decades.
This image was posted on December 05, 2022.
#airlinemealsets #avgeek #paxex
In the postwar era, the Coast Guard Station next to SFO was again placed under the Treasury Department and Air Station San Francisco updated its aging aircraft.
This image was posted on January 17, 2016.
Light conservation in preparation for our upcoming T3 exhibit, Sewing in the Machine Age
This image was posted on February 28, 2012.
Our preparators are having a field day making a giant inu hariko for our upcoming #japanesetoys exhibit!
This image was posted on October 11, 2013.
Oversize bowls, such as this one from the 1840s and made of a single piece of wood, were used by Shaker sisters in preparing meals for communal families of up to 100 members.
This image was posted on June 11, 2013.
Photos, notes, and blue painter's tape are our exhibition preparator's best friends.
This image was posted on September 04, 2013.