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Design showing front, rear and side elevations of the Ladies Salon on board SS. Massilia.

Drawing
Early 20th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Design showing front, rear and side elevations of the Ladies Salon on board SS. Massilia.



Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleDesign showing front, rear and side elevations of the Ladies Salon on board SS. Massilia. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Pen and brown ink and watercolour, heightened with Chinese white
Brief description
Design (1 of 15) for the interiors of passenger ships or 'paquebots'. Design showing front, rear and side elevations of the Ladies Salon on board SS. Massilia.
Physical description
Design showing front, rear and side elevations of the Ladies Salon on board SS. Massilia.

Dimensions
  • Height: 459mm
  • Width: 521mm
Dimensions from catalogue: 45.9 x 52.1 cm
Style
Production typeDesign
Marks and inscriptions
Lettered MASSILIA SALON DES DAMES DES 2ES CLASSES. FACE AVANT FACE ARRIERE FACE BABORD.
Object history
The SS Massilia is known to have belonged to the Compagnie Sud-Atlantique, while the SS Timgad sailed under the flag of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique (now the Compagnie Generale Maritime).
Production
Series Date: ca. 1900-1910
Collection
Accession number
E.1410-1989

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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