An original passenger baggage tag from Tasman Empire Airways (TEAL), produced during the airline's early post-war years and likely dating to around 1946. Named to Mr Hynes and marked for travel to Sydney, this authentic used tag is a tangible reminder of the pioneering era of trans-Tasman air travel.
Rather than being a souvenir or promotional item, this is an original operational baggage tag that accompanied a passenger's luggage on a TEAL journey. Complete with its original string, it survives as a small but evocative piece of New Zealand aviation history from the formative years of the airline that would later become Air New Zealand.
Features include:
• Original Tasman Empire Airways (TEAL) passenger baggage tag
• Likely produced c.1946, based on the original printer's mark
• Named to Mr Hynes
• Destination: Sydney
• Original string still attached
• Early TEAL winged logo and period typography
Collectors of TEAL, Air New Zealand, airline baggage tags and aviation ephemera will appreciate both its historical authenticity and its connection to one of New Zealand's most significant airlines.
Good vintage condition overall. This original c.1946 Tasman Empire Airways (TEAL) passenger baggage tag has been well preserved, with expected age-related wear consistent with its age and original use. The original string remains attached. The tag is named to Mr Hynes and is marked for travel to Sydney. There is light corner and edge wear, minor creasing, and age-related toning to the card, all of which contribute to its authentic character. Please refer to the photographs, which form an important part of the condition description.
Your baggage tag will be carefully packaged to help ensure it arrives safely and in the condition described.
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