Luggage Tag [Martin Jetpack]

Maker and role
Martin Aircraft Company, Commissioned by
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Object detail

Accession number

2022.33.2

Maker

Martin Aircraft Company

Description

Martin Jetpack Luggage Tag.

Part 1: Circular metal luggage tag with “MARTIN / [logo] JETPACK” engraved into its face. At the top of the object, there is a slit through which the strap has been threaded to secure it to luggage. Below the engraved text, there is a semi-circle cut into the metal. A Piece of white paper with “NAME:” printed on it in black is secured under a protective, clear, plastic screen. The back of the object is made of black plastic.

Part 2: Leather strap for luggage tag. The strap attaches to the tag through a hole at the top and is secured with a metal buckle.

Part 3: Black cardboard box lid packaging for Martin Jetpack luggage tag.

Part 4: Black cardboard box base packaging for Martin Jetpack luggage tag. In the right-hand corner on the outer surface of the box, a white sticker is adhered. Its printed black text reads “Model No: EXP8885 / LUGGAGE TAG / 9 319861 888513”. Above this is a gold stick with black text reading “MADE IN CHINA”.

Part 5: Plastic support packaging for Martin Jetpack luggage tag. Packaging is finished with a soft textured surface and is shaped to hold the luggage tag.

Part 6: Piece of white tissue paper.

Marks

MARTIN / [logo] JETPACK Engraved
NAME: Printed
Model No: EXP8885 / LUGGAGE TAG / 9 319861 888513 Printed
MADE IN CHINA Printed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic
Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Paper
Processed Material/Leather

Collection

Martin Aircraft Company Collection

Credit Line

Martin Aircraft Company. Luggage Tag [Martin Jetpack], 2022.33.2. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Label, Identification Tag, Identification Tag, Luggage Communication Artefacts Documentary Artefacts Other Documents

Production place

China East Asia Asia

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

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