A vintage Lake Central sticker billing itself as "America's only employee owned airline", printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full Lake Central "America's only employee owned airline" sticker 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
Mid-century modern at its best: a red leaf-shaped swoosh and starburst float above a list of states, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Pennsylvania and New York, with "lake central" written in loose black script and the line "America's only employee owned airline." The claim was grounded in fact. In February 1955, 162 employees bought 97.5% of the stock, making Lake Central the first employee-owned scheduled airline. Based in Indianapolis, it merged into Allegheny Airlines in 1968.
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.