Luc-Marie Bayle's double-hemisphere world map poster for TAI printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full TAI double-hemisphere world map poster art by Luc-Marie Bayle
- 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
Luc-Marie Bayle (1914–2000), a French naval officer and painter, drew this world map for TAI in the manner of an old explorer's chart. Two hemispheres trace the airline's intercontinental routes, with the TAI griffin crest between them, a decorative compass rose below, and a border of sailing ships, galleons, balloons, whales and early aircraft. Dealers date the design to the 1950s, with printings around 1957 and 1960. TAI, founded in 1946, flew from Paris to Africa, Asia and the Pacific before merging with UAT in 1963 to form UTA.
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.