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Cigar Box

This silver cigar box was made to commemorate the opening of Pan American’s first around-the-world service in 1947.

Gift of Juan T. Trippe

 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
Country of Origin United States of America Type MEMORABILIA-People Manufacturer Cartier
 Physical Description Silver, wood lined, engraved box. Dimensions 3-D (Closed): 33 × 17 × 11.4cm (1 ft. 1 in. × 6 11/16 in. × 4 1/2 in.)
 Materials Silver Alloys (Including Sterling Silver)
Gold Plating
Wood
Solder
Ferrous Alloy
 Inventory Number A19791494000 Credit Line Donated by Juan T. Trippe Data Source National Air and Space Museum Restrictions & Rights Usage conditions apply
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