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Design showing elevation of the Dining Room on board SS. Timgad decorated in a neo-classical style with marbled Corinthian pilasters.

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

Design showing elevation of the Dining Room on board SS. Timgad decorated in a neo-classical style with marbled Corinthian pilasters.


Object details

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Object type
TitleDesign showing elevation of the Dining Room on board SS. Timgad decorated in a neo-classical style with marbled Corinthian pilasters. (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Dyeline, ink and watercolour heightened with Chinese white
Brief description
Design (1 of 15) for the interiors of passenger ships or 'paquebots'. Design showing elevation of the Dining Room on board SS. Timgad.
Physical description
Design showing elevation of the Dining Room on board SS. Timgad decorated in a neo-classical style with marbled Corinthian pilasters.
Dimensions
  • Height: 376mm
  • Width: 540mm
Imperial landscape mount
Style
Production typeDesign
Marks and inscriptions
Lettered PAQUEBOT TIMGAD SALLE A MANGER DES 1ES CLASSES. Echelle 1/10.
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.1416-1989

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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