A 1930s "Japan" poster from the Japanese Government Railways printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full 1930s Japanese Government Railways "Japan" poster art
- 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
Pale and quiet, this 1930s Japanese Government Railways poster shows Mount Fuji framed by dark pine branches, with little more than the single word "Japan" to carry the message. The railways ministry issued posters like this in English to bring foreign travelers to Japan by sea and then onward by train, at a time when the country was actively courting overseas tourism. The soft palette and borrowed framing of the pines owe much to the woodblock-print tradition. 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.