The "Africa by Clipper" poster from Pan American World Airways printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Africa by Clipper" poster art for Pan Am
- 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
In this Pan American "Africa by Clipper" poster, the continent itself becomes a window. Against a black background, an opening shaped like the map of Africa reveals a dense jungle scene with a gorilla among the foliage, as if the traveler were peering through the outline into the wild interior. The device is clever and graphic, combining geography and wildlife in one image. Pan Am called its aircraft Clippers, and its "by Clipper" posters promoted destinations across the globe; this one framed Africa as the ultimate adventure for the jet-age traveler.
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.