The 1974 “Detroit” poster from Delta Air Lines printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full 1974 “Detroit” poster art for Delta Air Lines
- 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
On a clean white ground, this 1974 Delta Air Lines poster for Detroit pairs an illustrated automobile with the city rising behind it, a direct nod to the Motor City's identity as the home of the American car industry. It belongs to a family of Delta destination posters from the same year, including Hawaii, New Orleans, New York, North Carolina and San Francisco, that share the white background and crisp illustrated style, each one boiling a destination down to a handful of instantly recognizable symbols. The artist is not recorded on our copy, but the set remains a bright snapshot of Delta's 1970s route map.
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.