A vintage American Airlines label proclaiming First With Jets Across the U.S.A., January 1959, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full American Airlines First With Jets 1959 label art
- 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 small label pairs a sketch of a swept-wing jet with the proud claim First With Jets Across the U.S.A., January 1959, in red on white with a blue border. It marks a turning point: on January 25, 1959, American flew its first scheduled transcontinental jet service, with Boeing 707 Flagship California crossing from Los Angeles to New York in just over four hours, helped by a strong tailwind. Labels like this put the start of the jet age right on the traveler's luggage.
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.