The 1959 "707 Jet Flagships" poster from American Airlines printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "707 Jet 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
Instead of showing the whole airplane, this 1959 poster zooms in on an abstract close-up of a Boeing 707 engine pod and wing, letting the sleek new hardware speak for the jet age. American Airlines put the 707 into service on January 25, 1959, flying from Los Angeles to New York, the first jets the airline operated on domestic routes. The new aircraft carried American's long-standing "Flagship" name, so they were sold as Jet Flagships until 1961, when the airline's advertising agency introduced the Astrojet name for its turbofan-powered jets. The artist 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.