The “KLM Rondvluchten – Luchthaven Zuid-Limburg” poster, 1940s, printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full “Rondvluchten – Luchthaven Zuid-Limburg” poster art for KLM
- 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
Set on a warm orange background, this 1940s KLM poster advertises “Rondvluchten” – short sightseeing flights – from Luchthaven Zuid-Limburg, the airport serving the southern tip of the Netherlands that is known today as Maastricht Aachen Airport. An airliner climbs across the design, inviting locals to see their own province from the air. Joyrides like these were a popular way for airlines to introduce flying to people who had never been in an aircraft, and to build goodwill at regional airports.
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.