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Air Travel Card Used by Eleanor Roosevelt

Object numberMO 1972.24.27
Issuing Body (American, 1931 - 1978)
Mediumplastic, cardstock, metal
Dimensionsoverall H 2 3/8 in x W 3 1/2 in (6 cm x 8.9 cm )

DescriptionAn Air Travel Card (International), card number A 21677. It is signed in ink at the bottom of the obverse side: Eleanor Roosevelt. Inserted into the reverse of the card is a metal charge plate: A 3898 W 21677 / ELEANOR ROOSEVELT / UNITED FEATURE / SYNDICATE INC. The card is permanently inserted into a protective plastic sleeve.
Label TextThis card was among the items found inside Eleanor Roosevelt’s wallet after her death. A facsimile of the card is displayed alongside other items found in the wallet in the Museum’s FIRST LADY OF THE WORLD gallery.
Additional DetailsUse Restriction StatusUnrestrictedCopyrightReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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