Teacup [Commemorative Air New Zealand]
Maker and role
Noritake, Manufacturer
Air New Zealand Limited, Commissioned by
Production date
1984
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Object detail
Accession number
2002.183.1
Production period
Description
Air New Zealand Commemorative Teacup (part of a set with a saucer) from opening of the Air New Zealand First Class Lounge in Los Angeles Airport Terminal. Made by Noritake, Japan
White teacup with a gold/yellow koru pattern around the exterior of the cup. Between breaks in the band is the Air New Zealand logo. Mark on base "JAPAN / AIR NEW ZEALAND".
White teacup with a gold/yellow koru pattern around the exterior of the cup. Between breaks in the band is the Air New Zealand logo. Mark on base "JAPAN / AIR NEW ZEALAND".
Brief History
In 1984 the Olympic Games were hosted in Los Angeles, USA. To coincide with this event, Air New Zealand opened a First Class Lounge in the Los Angeles airport terminal. It was at this opening event that this commemorative teacup and saucer were presented to invited guests.
Marks
air new zealand / First Class Lounge / Los Angeles / June 22, 1984 Printed
JAPAN / air new zealand Maker's Mark
JAPAN / air new zealand Maker's Mark
Media/Materials
Credit Line
Noritake et al. 1984. Teacup [Commemorative Air New Zealand], 2002.183.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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