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Pan American Ticket Holder

On June 28, 1939, Pan American presented this sterling silver ticket holder to William J. Eck for being the first paying passenger to cross the Atlantic by aircraft. He flew on the Boeing 314 Dixie Clipper.

Gift of William J. Eck

 Display Status

This object is on display in America by Air at the National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC.

America by Air
Object Details
Date June 28, 1939 Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-Events Physical Description Sterling silver case with blue Pan American winged globe logo and engraved inscrption. Dimensions 3-D (Overall): 17.1 × 8.3 × 1cm (6 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 3/8 in.)
 Materials Silver
Gold
Enamel
 Inventory Number A19400012000 Credit Line Gift of William J. Eck Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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