A vintage BOAC "Speedbird Routes Across the World" roundel with the gold Speedbird over a world route map, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full BOAC "Speedbird Routes Across the World" roundel
- 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
The golden Speedbird soars above the letters B.O.A.C. on this navy roundel, over a map of routes stretching from Britain across Africa, Asia and on to Australia. A banner names BOAC's partners on those routes: Qantas Empire Airways, South African Airways and Tasman Empire Airways. BOAC, the British Overseas Airways Corporation, later made history on 2 May 1952 with the world's first jet airliner passenger service, and in 1974 it merged with BEA to form British Airways.
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.