TSA Checkpoint Floor Mat

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Object Details

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Transportation Security Administration

Description

This checkpoint floor mat was designed and used by the TSA in 2002 to help manage the large number of people now being put through stricter and more thorough screenings. It helped travelers know where to stand while being wanded or patted down.

Location

Currently not on view

ID Number

2011.0161.05

catalog number

2011.0161.05

accession number

2011.0161

Object Name

checkpoint floor mat

Physical Description

plastic (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 22 1/2 in x 35 in; 57.15 cm x 88.9 cm

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Military and Society: Armed Forces History, 9/11

Transportation

September 11

Data Source

National Museum of American History

general subject association; web subject

Air Travel

associated subject

September 11 Terrorist Attacks

related event

September 11th Attacks

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-8d20-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1417816