A vintage British West Indian Airways roundel with its winged lion emblem over a Caribbean route map, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full BWIA "British West Indian Airways" route-map 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
A winged lion sits at the heart of this round BWIA label, surrounded by a map of routes linking the Caribbean islands, with British West Indian Airways spelled out along the bottom. The airline was established in 1939 by New Zealander Lowell Yerex and began flying on 27 November 1940, with its main base at Piarco in Trinidad. It later became BWIA International Airways and flew until 31 December 2006, when Caribbean Airlines took its place. Passengers received labels like this to decorate their 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.