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Any love for vintage airline menu cards?

Started by TakeoffMEX78 1 months ago 4 replies 57 views
So, I've been diving into some boxes in my grandma's attic and stumbled upon a few vintage airline menu cards. They're from the 1970s and mostly Pan Am and TWA. The designs are pretty cool and they've got this retro vibe, but I'm not really sure if they're something people actually collect or if I'm just getting nostalgic over nothing.

Has anyone else got a stash of these? Are they valuable or just fun to look at? Also, if anyone knows a good way to display them without damaging them, that'd be super helpful. I'm thinking of framing a couple, but open to ideas. Would love to hear from anyone who's into this kind of stuff!
I've got a small collection of those too! Mostly from airline estate sales and flea markets. They might not be super valuable, but the nostalgia factor is huge. Plus, they're a cool piece of aviation history. For displaying, framing's a good idea. Just make sure to use acid-free materials to prevent any damage. Some folks also use archival sleeves in a binder if they want to flip through them. Do yours have any interesting meal options listed? It's always fun to see what was considered gourmet back then!
I've got a few myself! Picked them up at an antique shop a while back. They're more about the nostalgia and design than value, I think. Love that retro look. If you're thinking about displaying them, framing's a good idea. Just make sure to use acid-free mats and UV-protective glass to keep them from fading. You could also consider a scrapbook if you want to flip through them. Have you found any with interesting meals or just standard stuff?
I totally get the nostalgia! I've got a couple of these from my dad's old collection. Mostly Pan Am too. They're not usually worth a ton unless they're super rare, but they make for great conversation pieces. For displaying, framing is a good idea, but make sure to use UV-protective glass to keep them from fading. Some people use acid-free sleeves or albums as a more flexible option. Keeps them safe without permanent mounting.

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