Posts Tagged ‘United Airlines’
Teaching the World to Fly: The Origins of Cutaway Models
It’s 1945 and the American war machine had finally come to a halt. After four years of complete countrywide dedication to the war effort, the United States was ready to enjoy its hard fought peace. During the war, all aspects of the aviation industry were focused on the military. Aircraft manufacturers were dedicating every resource…
Read MoreConservation: Preserving History and Fostering Legacy of the United Air Lines DC-8
What is Conservation? According to ICOM (International Council of Museums), conservation includes “all measures and actions aimed at safeguarding tangible cultural heritage while ensuring its accessibility to present and future generations.”1 Additionally, Alisa Eagleston-Cieslewicz, Curator of Conservation at SFO Museum describes conservation as “providing an ethical framework” that guides the decision-making process regarding the treatment of…
Read MoreMiniatures Part II (Collectors Edition)
In our quest to uncover the secret to humans’ fascination with miniatures, we explored The Remarkable History of the Miniature. In this installment, we’ll look at the motivations of those perhaps most captivated by miniatures—collectors—and see what they can tell us about our own fascination. Why Do People Collect Miniatures? Nostalgia. Miniatures allow the collector…
Read MoreThe Remarkable History of the Miniature
Miniatures have fascinated and educated for thousands of years. They are focal points for galleries, museums, private collections, and tradeshow floor rooms. Why do miniatures entrance us, what can they teach us, and what value do they provide? The earliest known miniatures were created over five thousand years ago to be placed in Egyptian tombs.…
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