Object Details
Physical Description
Green and gold painted metal lamp consisting of twin faux candle sticks for light-bulbs which is raised off of the circular filigree base, between the candle sticks is a central medallic piece with raised relief image of Charles A. Lindbergh with motto surrounding the image "US GOODWILL LINDY AMBASSADOR" this is crested with an eagle (identical images on obverse side).
Summary
On May 20-21, 1927, Charles Lindbergh literally flew into history when he crossed the Atlantic Ocean in his Ryan NYP Spirit of St. Louis, thus becoming the first pilot to fly solo and nonstop from New York to Paris. This flight made Lindbergh a household name and catapulted him into fame and celebrity. The objects of popular culture in the National Collection display everything from ashtrays to wristwatches reflect the public adulation for Lindbergh and the powerful commercial response to his celebrity. More than 75 years after the Spirit's historic flight, Lindbergh's name still has the power help sell manufactured goods.
Credit Line
Gift of the Stanley King Family
Inventory Number
A20040292082
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
MEMORABILIA-Popular Culture
Materials
Ferrous and other metals, plastic, glass, cardboard, cloth covered electrical wire,
Dimensions
3-D: 24.1 x 10.2 x 30.5cm, 1.3kg (9 1/2 x 4 x 12 in., 2 7/8lb.)
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National Air and Space Museum Collection
Location
Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, VA
Hangar
Boeing Aviation Hangar
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nasm_A20040292082