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Gift of Richard J. Flynn, 1996.92.15a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Pratt & Whitney Promotional Magnifying Glass & Case
Gift of Richard J. Flynn, 1996.92.15a-b © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Pratt & Whitney Promotional Magnifying Glass & Case

DistributorDistributed by Pratt & Whitney Aircraft Company American, founded 1925
Dateabout 1990
Mediumvinyl; printer's ink; plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions ((a) height x width): 2 1/4 × 3 5/8in. (5.7 × 9.2cm)
Primary Dimensions ((b) height x width): 2 × 3 1/4in. (5.1 × 8.3cm)
ClassificationsEquipment
Credit LineGift of Richard J. Flynn
Description(a) A magnifying glass carrying case made of white vinyl with text in red and blue with a blue jet and red trail flying through the center. (b) A thin, flat, rectangular magnifying glass stored in the pocket of the case.
Object number1996.92.15a-b
Inscribed(a) Recto, printed in red and blue ink: "Pratt & Whitney/ ON SCHEDULE/ F-22/F119/ WITHIN BUDGET/ Find the way.../ to cut cost"

(b) Recto, embossed: "MADE IN TAIWAN"NotesHistorical Note: Pratt & Whitney, founded in 1925, designs and builds aircraft related technologies for commercial and military applications.
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Gift of Richard J. Flynn, 1996.92.4 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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Patch
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Decal
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Gift of Richard J. Flynn, 1996.92.10, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Decal
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Gift of Richard J. Flynn, 1996.92.9, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
Decal
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Gift of the Richard Welling Family, 2011.465.24 © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
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