The 1930s "Visit Java - only 36 hours from Singapore" poster printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Visit Java" travel 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
A Javanese dancer in ceremonial dress poses before an ancient temple in this 1930s poster, which promised travelers in Singapore that the island was "only 36 hours" away. It was issued by the Official Tourist Bureau in Batavia, today's Jakarta, which promoted the Dutch East Indies to visitors arriving by steamer from the Straits Settlements and beyond. The pairing of court dance and temple architecture sold Java as a place of living culture and deep history. 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.