The 1960 Avianca "Colombia" orchid poster printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Colombia" orchid poster art for Avianca
- Bag: 10-ounce canvas, 80% recycled cotton / 20% cotton
- Size: 15.75" h x 15.25" w (approx. 240 cubic inches)
- Self-fabric handles
- Printed to order in Grapevine, Texas
Avianca's 1960 "Colombia" poster sets delicate orchids against a cream ground beside a gleaming gold figure, pairing Colombia's national flower, the orchid, with a golden form that suggests the country's celebrated pre-Columbian goldwork. Avianca traces its history to SCADTA, founded in Barranquilla on December 5, 1919, which makes it one of the oldest airlines in the world still flying. Around the time this poster appeared the airline was entering the jet age, adding its own Boeing 720B jets in 1961. The artist is not recorded.
The bag is made from 10-ounce canvas of 80% recycled cotton and 20% cotton. The recycled fibers are collected from garment-cutting waste and then intertwined with cotton for added strength and durability. Self-fabric handles. Dimensions: 15.75" h x 15.25" w; approx. 240 cubic inches.
Note: Bags not intended for use by children 12 and under.