Object Details
Physical Description
Originally offered to NASM in August of 1990 by Mr. Dennis Bennett, Mercury International, distributors of the vending machine, when the last one was withdrawn from service.
Summary
Flight Insurance Vending Machine
Although air travel had become quite safe, nervous flyers were given the option of buying additional travel insurance. Flight insurance became so popular that vending machines were installed in airports around the country to dispense insurance policies.
Gift of Mercury International through Dennis Bennett
Credit Line
Donated by Mercury International
Inventory Number
A19930090000
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Iron alloy, copper alloy, metal alloy, paper, paint, plastic (plexi)
Dimensions
3-D (overall): 62.2 × 55.9 × 158.7cm (2 ft. 1/2 in. × 1 ft. 10 in. × 5 ft. 2 1/2 in.)
Country of Origin
United States of America
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC
Exhibition
America by Air
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A19930090000