A vintage 1960 United Air Lines timetable cover announcing New Jets East and West, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full United Air Lines 'New Jets East and West' timetable cover
- 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 timetable cover leads with the starred United shield and the headline NEW JETS EAST AND WEST, followed by lists of the cities served by the airline's new jet flights. It captures the moment United stepped into the jet age: the airline received its first Douglas DC-8 in 1958, and the type entered its fleet in 1959. Two years later, in 1961, United merged with Capital Airlines and briefly became the second-largest airline in the world.
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.