airline bag: American Airlines

Date:1960s
Medium:Nylon, plastic, metal, ink
Credit Line: Gift of the Paul Edward Fair Estate
Accession Number:2006.059.003
Dimensions:13 x 10 1/2 x 5 inches (33 x 26.7 x 12.7 cm)
Collection:Aviation Museum
Category:Promotional, Museum
Subcategory:Airline Bag
Manufacturer :Bearse Manufacturing Company
airline: American Airlines
company: American Airlines
Description

Airline bag issued by American Airlines, manufactured by Bearse Manufacturing Company; dark blue background with white piping and white servicemark and tagline, “American Airlines The Jet Airline” on front pocket and back; adjustable shoulder strap and top zipper closure.

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