Dr. Reatha Clark King and W. Gertrude Brown Cotton Canvas Tote Bag - Minnesota Heros

One side of the bag has Dr. Reatha Clark King (1938- ). Reatha worked as a principal investigator at the Bureau of Standards becoming the agency’s first black female chemist. She was contracted to work with NASA for four years where she developed the fuel formula for Apollo 11. It was a dangerous job. She said of lift-off day, “I feared an explosion could happen, and the astronauts could lose their life. When I heard the first astronaut speak, it was pure joy. I said, ‘oh thank you, God.’”

Despite all of the awards and accomplishments in her life, her greatest joy is speaking to children and encouraging the next generation.

The other side of the bag features W. Gertrude Brown (1888-1949). W. Gertrude Brown was an American educator and social worker. She is best known as the first head resident of the Phyllis Wheatley Settlement House in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

These two portraits are part of the 100 Women of Accomplishment series painted by Carol Jacobsen between 2020 and 2025. For more information on the women in the series see caroljacobsen.org

This 100% cotton bag comes in one size – 15" x 16"– perfect for everyday wear. While the canvas material will show off your designs in great colors, it's durable and will last for years. The bag features 20" handles (made from the same canvas), making it easy to carry even with a week's worth of shopping.

.: 100% cotton canvas

.: Heavy fabric (12 oz/yd² (406.9 g/m²))

.: Sewn-in label

.: Available in natural and black colors