A vintage West Coast Airlines 'First to Fly the Fairchild F-27' bag sticker with a carved totem pole, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full West Coast Airlines 'First to Fly the Fairchild F-27' sticker art, totem pole version
- 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 green carved totem pole rises at the left of this label while an F-27 turboprop cruises past, a nod to the Pacific Northwest the airline served. The slogan FIRST TO FLY THE FAIRCHILD F-27 recalls September 1958, when West Coast Airlines became the first carrier to put the type into service and the first U.S. local service airline to fly turbine airliners. Passengers received stickers like this to put on their luggage, carrying the Seattle airline's boast around the region.
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.