Object Details
Associated Name
Transportation Security Administration
Description
This pair of scissors was seized by TSA screeners at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Prior to 9/11 scissors were listed in the airlines checkpoint operations guide as acceptable items to bring onto an airplane.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2011.3058.50
catalog number
2011.3058.50
nonaccession number
2011.3058
Object Name
scissors
Physical Description
steel (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 9 in x 2 3/4 in x 1/4 in; 22.86 cm x 6.985 cm x .635 cm
overall: 8 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 1/4 in; 22.225 cm x 6.985 cm x .635 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_1428284