The vintage "Rio" Sugarloaf cable car poster from Braniff International Airways printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Rio" Sugarloaf cable car poster art for Braniff International Airways
- 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 cable car glides up toward Sugarloaf Mountain in this Braniff International Airways poster for Rio de Janeiro, drawn against a bright yellow-green sky. The Sugarloaf cable car opened in 1912 and quickly became one of the city's signature sights, a natural emblem for any airline selling Rio. Braniff, which flew under the name Braniff International Airways from 1948 to 1965, reached Rio in March 1949 as it extended its new South American routes beyond Lima and La Paz, using Douglas DC-4 and DC-6 airliners on the long run to Brazil. The artist of this version 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.