The "Antilles - Amérique Centrale" cactus poster from Air France printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Antilles - Amérique Centrale" cactus poster art for Air France
- 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 tall cactus rises against a blue sky, surrounded by tropical flowers, in this Air France poster for the Antilles and Central America, dated around 1950. Its artist is not recorded with certainty. After the Second World War Air France greatly extended its long-haul network, and posters like this one introduced French travelers to newer, more distant destinations, the French Caribbean islands among them. The design follows the airline's poster formula of the period: one strong, dreamlike image of the destination and very few words.
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.