The 1909 "Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne, Reims" poster printed on a recycled-cotton canvas tote bag.
- Front: the full 1909 Reims aviation week 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
A woman holding a laurel wreath stands before the skyline of Reims as early flying machines circle overhead in this orange-toned poster for the Grande Semaine d'Aviation de la Champagne. Held from 22 to 29 August 1909 on the plain of Bétheny just north of Reims, it was the world's first great international flying meet. Some 500,000 visitors came, among them French President Armand Fallières and David Lloyd George. Glenn Curtiss won the Gordon Bennett Trophy, Henri Farman set a distance record of 180 km, and Hubert Latham took the altitude prize.
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.