A vintage Air New Zealand 'previously named TEAL - Serving the Pacific' bag sticker, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full round Air New Zealand 'previously named TEAL' sticker
- Bag: 10-ounce canvas, 80% recycled cotton / 20% cotton
- Size: 15.75" h x 15.25" w (approx. 240 cubic inches)
- Self-fabric handles
- Printed to order in Grapevine, Texas
This small round sticker captures a moment of change: 'Air New Zealand, previously named TEAL, Serving the Pacific', printed in blue around a small winged emblem. Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL) was set up in 1939 by the governments of New Zealand, Britain and Australia, and its flying boats began Auckland-Sydney flights in April 1940. New Zealand took full ownership in April 1961, and on 1 April 1965 the airline was renamed Air New Zealand, which is why stickers like this reminded passengers of the old name as they labelled their luggage.
The bag is made from 10-ounce canvas of 80% recycled cotton and 20% cotton. The recycled fibers are collected from garment-cutting waste and then intertwined with cotton for added strength and durability. Self-fabric handles. Dimensions: 15.75" h x 15.25" w; approx. 240 cubic inches.
Note: Bags not intended for use by children 12 and under.