The 1950 "Fly to Mexico via Aeronaves de México" poster printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Fly to Mexico via Aeronaves de México... your airline" 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
Aeronaves de México, the carrier founded in 1934 that later grew into today's Aeroméxico, issued this poster around 1950 to invite travelers to fly south of the border. A couple appears beneath a deep night sky scattered with stars, and the copy reads "Fly to Mexico via Aeronaves de México... your airline." The romantic, after-dark mood sells Mexico as a place of warm evenings rather than simply a destination on a timetable, and the friendly "your airline" line speaks directly to the traveler. The artist of this design 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.