The 1950s "Round South America" poster from Panagra printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Round South America" poster art for Panagra
- 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
Figures in the traditional dress of several South American nations line up across this 1950s Panagra poster promoting a grand circle tour of the continent. Poster House in New York holds a 1957 Panagra and Pan American "Round South America" poster showing figures from five countries in local costume; the artist is not recorded. The round-trip idea depended on two partners: Panagra flew the west coast through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and across to Argentina, while Pan American covered the east coast through Brazil, so travelers could circle the whole continent on one ticket.
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.