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Museum currently exhibits 3161 unique bags.

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Donations and Swaps

As a collector of Air Sickness Bags. I am interested in obtaining new specimens. If you happen to encounter any kind of sickness bag, would you kindly send me one (unless it's plain white)? Here's the "corporate" address:

Steve Silberberg
9 Third St.
Hull, MA 02045
USA

Actually, airlines change their bags every few years, so if you ever notice a change, please snatch that bag and send it to me! I would be very grateful for any help you might provide. Many thanks in advance.

Biman Bangladesh

Received From: Paul Mundy
Print or Image Color: Green and Red
Background / Bag Color: Tan
Identical to the other Biman bags EXCEPT this one was manufactured by Modern Enterprise. For some reason,they keep changing manufacturers. Maybe Bangladesh is poor enough that they are able to keep cutting costs by having bag bidding wars.

Braniff

Received From: Pete Bonesteel
Print or Image Color: Purple, Pink
Background / Bag Color: White
I consider Braniff a pioneer in Air Sickness Bag Collecting. The bag says, "This litter bag is for your convenience. You may take it with you if desired." This is clearly meant to encourage collectors. Plus you can keep track of your Gin Rummy score on the back. Does anyone know how to play Gin anymore? Yay Braniff!

Britannia

Approximate Vintage: 1992
Received From: Graham
Print or Image Color: Dark Blue
Background / Bag Color: White
Ah yes, the fat to thin striping paradigm.

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1984
Received From: Jen Chisholm
Print or Image Color: Red and Blue
Background / Bag Color: White
The instructions on the back look just fine, but not to the British Air management. See subsequent models...

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1987
Received From: Albert Oosenbrug
Print or Image Color: Red and Navy
Background / Bag Color: White
The reproduction of a highly detailed British coat-of-arms and crest in a 1 cm x 1 cm space looks a lot like the bad discount tattoo you got at 3 AM.

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1989
Received From: David Goldberg
This is EXACTLY the same as the other 1989 BA bag, except it has a straight top, instead of a serrated one. I know, picky, picky, picky.

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1990
Received From: Mike Roselle
Print or Image Color: Black and Red
Background / Bag Color: White
Logo at top of bag.

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1995
Received From: Jos Groen
Print or Image Color: Black and Red
Background / Bag Color: White
In a pointless maneuver, they decided to move the logo to the bottom of the bag.

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1997
Received From: Marty St. George
Print or Image Color: Black and Red
Background / Bag Color: White
Almost, but not quite identical with the 1995 bag. The French and Spanish usage instructions were altered slightly. Oh those wacky Brits!

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1997
Received From: Joyce Tabenkin
The fastidious Brits strike again! This bag is ever so similar to the one listed above, EXCEPT for one thing. The previously omitted period in the 18th language (Chinese? [Yes, Chinese according to Y.L. Tan]) listed on the back, is now present. Give the person who corrected that error a raise!

British Airways

Approximate Vintage: 1999
Received From: Rene Prupes
Print or Image Color: Light Blue and White
Background / Bag Color: Dark Blue
In a stunning surprise, the Brits abandon their staple of six visual usage icons and go to a demure Blug bag that simply states 'waste'!

British Midland International (BMI)

Approximate Vintage: 2002
Received From: Andy Rudge
Print or Image Color: Blue
Background / Bag Color: White
Identical to 2001 bag except has no stars in the folds.

British Midlands (BM)

Approximate Vintage: 1996
Received From: Craig Richards
The logo makes it look like it's from the gas company. Blue stars in the fold.

British Midlands (BM)

Approximate Vintage: 1996
Received From: Richard Glueck
The logo makes it look like it's from the gas company. Orange stars in the fold.

CAAC

Received From: Christoph Vogel
Print or Image Color: Blue
Background / Bag Color: White and Blue
Here's an example of CAAC without a picture of a plane.

Peter Brown says that CAAC stands for "China Airlines Always Cancels" instead of "Civil Aviation Administration of China"

Cathay Pacific

Approximate Vintage: 1988
Received From: Linda Weber
Same as prior model, except there are far fewer 'swirlies'.

Cathay Pacific

Approximate Vintage: 1991
Received From: Kurt Fischer
Print or Image Color: White
Background / Bag Color: Gray
Cathay boldly adds more swirlies and moves them around, all for no apparent reason!

Cathay Pacific

Approximate Vintage: 1995
Received From: Ken Costilow
Print or Image Color: White
Background / Bag Color: Light Blue
Cathay's bags are VERY light. The master of understatement in air sickness bags

Cathay Pacific

Approximate Vintage: 1999
Print or Image Color: White
Background / Bag Color: Light Blue
New closing mechanism! I sure miss the swirlies though.

Cathay Pacific

Approximate Vintage: 2002
Received From: Garnier Fabrice
Print or Image Color: Blue and White
Background / Bag Color: Light Gray
Cathay added the words, "Please protect your environment, use this bag only when appropriate". I guess this means that it costs them money if you use it as a trash bag, writing pad, or *gulp* for your collection.
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