Airline Bag [NAC]

Maker and role
National Airways Corporation, Commissioned by
 Production date
Circa 1968
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Object detail

Accession number
2011.350
Maker
National Airways Corporation
Production period
1960s
Description
Cabin bag, vinyl, royal blue, "Gladstone Bag shape". The base of the bag is wider than the top of the bag. Metal zipper runs from half way up the side of the bag, lengthwise to the equivalent position on the other side of the bag. The inside bottom of the bag and the 2 ends are reinforced with a brown cardboard composite material. The inside of the bag is covered with a fabric, white in colour, which is stuck to the back of the exterior vinyl. A solid, blue plastic handle is secured to the top, middle of the bag. The handle is secured by 2 metal fittings which have been riveted to the bag. There is a metal loop on the end of the bag next to the zipper fitting. The flying bird motif appears on both sides of the bag followed by the letters "NAC". Underneath this word are the words "NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL AIRLINE". It has 4 round, metal protective studs on the bottom of the bag.
Marks
NAC / NEW ZEALAND'S NATIONAL AIRLINE Logo
Media/Materials
Processed Material/Synthetic/Vinyl
Processed Material/Metal
Collection
Textiles Collection
Credit Line
National Airways Corporation. Circa 1968. Airline Bag [NAC], 2011.350. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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