Object Details
Associated Name
Transportation Security Administration
maker
Pepper Spray Cincinnati
Description
This pepper spray canister was seized by TSA screeners at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Even before 9/11, pepper spray was considered hazardous material and was prohibited by airline security.
Location
Currently not on view
ID Number
2011.3058.45
catalog number
2011.3058.45
nonaccession number
2011.3058
Object Name
pepper spray
Physical Description
metal (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/4 in x 1 in; 8.255 cm x 2.54 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_1428272