Various replica items of ephemera and advertising including 1949 Landing Arrangements for passengers on the RMS Queen Mary with information on the evening 'Cabaret & Dance'.
The Golden Age Of Cruise Liners pack includes:
P & O Strathaird Luncheon Menu - This veritable feast on June 14th 1937 included Singapore Curry, Ox Tongue and Spring Onions. Anyone for seconds?
Cunard Information for Passengers - Interesting 20 page booklet (1959) crammed with information and illustrations ranging from the geography of the ship to the cost of renting rugs (5/-).
Landing Arrangements - Leaflet (1949) for passenger on the RMS Queen Mary with information on the evening 'Cabaret and Dance'. The entertainment included dancing with Ken Grieff's Band and the baritone Fernand Martel. A great time was had by all.
NYK Line Tour Guide - Fascinating pamphlet (1936) outlining world tours, including interior photographs of cabins and 'smoking rooms'. The going rate for an 'Around the World fare'? A princely £91.
Programme of Events - Never a dull moment on the RMS Caronia on August 10th 1926. Games including Chalking the Pig's Eye and a 'nail driving contest'. If that doesn't float your boat then there is always the Bun Eating Contest!
Trade Cards - A small collection of trade cards beautifully illustrated and reflective of a bygone age.
Miscellaneous Ephemera - Assortment of odds and ends, including an invitation for cocktails with the Commodore, landing card, and baggage labels.
A useful teaching resource and perfect with one of our nostalgia CDs such as The Great Dance Bands Play Hits of the 30s, or The Age Of Style