Fan [Teal]
Maker and role
Tasman Empire Airways Limited, Commissioned by
Production date
1940-1965
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Object detail
Accession number
2006.185
Description
The pattern printed on to the fan's paper was later used by 'Air New Zealand' on their fans. The 'Teal' Maroro symbol is featured three times, the 'Teal' logo is included and the background colour is teal. Pattern also features a red hibiscus flower. A tiki and boomerang are included and have been rendered in gold ink as have the 'Teal' logo and the 'Teal' Maroro symbols. No other example of a fan of this kind in the Collection. This example features the original packaging of plastic wrapper and a separate silver paper coil used to hold the fan in a closed position.
Marks
TEAL Logo
Media/Materials
Collection
Credit Line
Tasman Empire Airways Limited. 1940-1965. Fan [Teal], 2006.185. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
Public comments
Thank you for your comment, this record has now been updated.
- MOTAT Curatorial Research posted 11 months ago.
The TEAL logo is a Maroro or flying fish. It is not a bird.
- Gerard Morris posted 11 months ago.