The vintage "Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A." travel poster printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full "Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A." poster art
- 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
Spiky agave and swaying palms fill this turquoise-toned poster inviting travelers to "Discover Puerto Rico U.S.A." The artist and exact date are not recorded in the sources we checked. The "U.S.A." in the title was a deliberate selling point: as a United States territory, Puerto Rico offered American travelers a tropical Caribbean island without the need for a passport or foreign currency. Through the mid-20th century the island's promoters leaned on that message in posters and advertisements, presenting its beaches, gardens and historic San Juan as an easy escape for visitors from the mainland.
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.