NWT THE MILKMAID BY JOHANNES VERMEER RECYCLED SHOPPING BAG

By Walter Liedtke The Milkmaid, painted by Johannes Vermeer about 1657–58, is one of the most popular pictures of all time, and was on loan in 2009 from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, to The Metropolitan Museum of Art in celebration of the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson’s sail to Manhattan on behalf of the Dutch East India Company. Weigh 56 g (1.98 oz). Can carry 20 kg (44 lbs). Size : 19.7" x 16.5" Zip pocket is 4.5" x 4.5” Handle is 10.6"