The 1959 "Jet Powered Electra Flagships" poster from American Airlines printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Jet Powered Electra Flagships" poster art for American Airlines
- 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
A Lockheed Electra banks through the sky beside a smiling traveler, with "Jet Powered Electra Flagships" lettered in red. American Airlines introduced the turboprop Lockheed L-188 Electra in January 1959, with the first Electra Flagship flight on January 23 of that year, just two days before its first Boeing 707 service. Because the Electra's propellers were driven by turbine engines, the airline marketed it as jet powered. Like the early 707s, it carried American's traditional "Flagship" name until the Astrojet branding arrived in 1961. The artist of this poster is not recorded.
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.