The 1949 “Fly BEA” poster from British European Airways printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full 1949 “Fly BEA” poster art for British European Airways
- 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 compact 1949 poster from British European Airways keeps its message simple: an airliner set against a rich gold ground above the words “Fly BEA.” Its small horizontal format suggests use in shop windows, travel agencies or counters rather than on a large billboard. BEA had been created only three years earlier, in 1946, to take over Britain's European and domestic air services, and posters like this helped build awareness of the new national airline. The artist is not recorded on our copy. It is a crisp, confident piece of early BEA branding.
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.