Object Details
Associated Name
Transportation Security Administration
Description
This novelty comb surrendered to TSA screeners at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport was prohibited most likely because of its resemblance to a folding knife when the comb is not ejected.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Transportation Security Administration
ID Number
2011.3058.26
catalog number
2011.3058.26
nonaccession number
2011.3058
Object Name
comb
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
cardboard (packaging material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 in x 1 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 12.7 cm x 3.175 cm x 1.905 cm
in box: 6 in x 1 1/4 in x 3/4 in; 15.24 cm x 3.175 cm x 1.905 cm
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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, General
Transportation
September 11
Data Source
National Museum of American History
web subject
Air Travel
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1428183