Airline Bag [NAC]
Maker and role
National Airways Corporation, Commissioned by
Production date
1950s-1960s
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Object detail
Accession number
2004.47
Description
Flight carry bag, New Zealand National Airways Corporation. Red, vinyl, rectangular case with a flat base and rounded corners on the top of the bag. There is a white, plastic handle on the top of the case and this is fixed to vinyl by 2 brass type fittings. On the bottom of the case are 5 metal studs. The inside of the bag is lined, top and bottom, with a brown, plastic fabric. The sides of the bag are lined with a green, patterned cloth. The zipper runs from one side of the base around the case to the other side of the base. On each large surface of the case is the NAC logo printed in white followed underneath by "NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION".
Brief History
Tasman Empire Airways Limited (TEAL), National Airways Corporation (NAC) and later Air New Zealand produced travel bags from the beginnings of their operation to convey branding, commemorate anniversaries, introduce new aircraft, or celebrate inaugural routes flown. This suitcase features the NAC logo, a stylised kūaka (godwit), chosen because of the bird’s association with long distance flying. These suitcases were issued to NAC Hostesses and were featured in the airline’s photo shoots for the 1959 summer and winter uniforms.
Marks
NAC / NEW ZEALAND NATIONAL AIRWAYS CORPORATION Printed
Collection
Credit Line
National Airways Corporation. 1950s-1960s. Airline Bag [NAC], 2004.47. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).
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