Golden Age of Transport - Travel Label Sticker Box

20 unique die-cut stickers, boxed

This box of large individual peel-and-stick luggage labels is versatile, suitable for scrapbooking, decoupage, gift wrapping, and, of course, adorning old trunks and luggage! Celebrating transport by air, land, and sea during the Golden Age of Travel (1830s-1950s), the selection includes iconic airline labels such as TWA, Trans Asiatic, Air India, TACA, and Czechoslovak Airlines. Ocean liner labels from Matson, Cunard, N.Y.K., and Canadian Pacific are also featured, along with railroad labels, including the Northern Pacific line, The Orient Express, The Flying Scotsman, and the Brienzer Rothorn. Collecting such diverse labels would have required a vastly ambitious traveler! See all our Boxed Sticker Sets!

Luggage labels were initially adhesive tags affixed to a traveler's luggage for identification purposes, but over time, they evolved into souvenirs representing travel destinations. Typically issued by hotels, airlines, railways, and cruise companies, they gained popularity during the mid-19th century to the early 20th century, the Golden Age of Travel. This era saw the rise of mass tourism and the expansion of transportation networks, including railroads, ocean liners, and, eventually, air travel. Beyond their practical function, luggage labels served as advertisements featuring elaborate designs crafted by renowned artists, transforming them into miniature art pieces. Although their utilitarian role has waned, they remain prized ephemeral collectibles today!

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