First Class Collection (#5)

Cover Of Descriptive Brochure For Cunard Lines Two West Indies Cruises On Board S. S. Carinthia
Cover Of Descriptive Brochure For Cunard Lines Two West Indies Cruises On Board S.S.Carinthia. December 18, 1929 - January 6, 1930

Illustration depicting Thomas Hayward and Robert Carpenter. Thomas Hayward (1835-1876) an English first-class cricketer. Robert Carpenter (1830-1901) an English first-class cricketer

Sectional and plan view of a First-Class carriage on the Moscow and Koorsk Railway. Dated 19th century

Horse racing, graphic by Randolph Caldecott, 19th century
Graphic by Randolph Caldecott

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For The Rms Carinthia Circa 1926-1930. Fireplace With 12 Feet High Arch In El Greco Smoking Room

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For Berengaria Circa 1930. The Gymnasium

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For Mauretania Circa 1930. The Library And Writing Room

Diner D adieu Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia, March 7, 1929
Diner D adieu Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia, March 7, 1929

Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia, Wednesday, December 19, 1928
Dinner Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia, Wednesday, December 19, 1928

Luncheon Menu. Cunard Line. R. M. S. Caronia. Sunday, March 3, 1929
Luncheon Menu. Cunard Line. R.M.S. Caronia. Sunday, March 3, 1929

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For Mauretania Circa 1930

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For Berengaria Circa 1930

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For The Franconia Circa 1926-1930. The Ship At Sea

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For The Rms Franconia Circa 1926-1930

Cunard Line Promotional Brochure For The Rms Carinthia Circa 1926-1930

Thanksgiving Day Menu. Cunard West Indies Cruise, 1930. R. M. S. Franconia. Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930
Thanksgiving Day Menu. Cunard West Indies Cruise, 1930. R.M.S. Franconia. Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1930

An AgustaWestland AW139 utility helicopter, Locarno, Switzerland

A U. S. Air Force Boeing VC-32 taking off
A U.S. Air Force Boeing VC-32 takes off from Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

RMS OLYMPIC, c1911. The interior of the 1st class dining room on board the RMS Olympic ocean liner. Photograph c1911

First Class Composite Corridor Carriage
Internal view of first class compartment. Built in 1925 to diagram E133

Two of the first women assigned duty as Air Force combat-ready missile crew members
AIR FORCE CREW, 1978. Two of the first women assigned duty as Air Force combat-ready missile crew members, Lieutenant Patricia Fornes (right) and Airman First Class Tina Ponzer

TITANIC: TURKISH BATH, 1912. The cooling room of the vessels Turkish bath, 1912

Pullman drawing room car on the Midland Railway, England, 1876. The Midland Railway was formed in 1844 as an amalgamation of the North Midland, Midland Counties and Birmingham & Junction Railways

Dinner time in the first class dining saloon of an Atlantic steamer on a stormy day, c1890. From The Sea: Its Stirring Story of Adventure, Peril & Heroism by F Whymper

Behind the Scenes, 1881. Refreshments at railway stations differ between the first and second class refreshment rooms. From Punch, or the London Charivari, December 3, 1881

Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Artist: Charles Samuel Keene
Patent First-Class Costume for the Collision Season, 1876. Travel by train was a risky business in the 1870s and collisions were not uncommon

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Step back in time and experience the elegance travel. From the First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the 1840s to the luxurious First Class Compartment of a Composite Carriage, these glimpses into history transport us to an era of sophistication and refinement. In 1912, Paddington Station's First Class Waiting Room exuded opulence as travelers awaited their journeys. Meanwhile, London Heathrow Airport welcomed glamorous celebrities like Raquel Welch, who epitomized first class style on June 3rd, 1967. The allure continued with the enchanting First Class Refreshment Rooms at Swindon Station in the late 1890s. These rooms offered a haven for weary travelers seeking delectable treats and respite from their travels. Fast forward to modern times, where Farnborough Airport showcases luxury with its Embraer Legacy 500 aircraft. This sleek jet embodies contemporary first-class travel with its cutting-edge design and comfort. Peering inside a Brake Composite Coach's First Class compartment reveals plush seating and refined decor that once graced railway journeys long ago. The nostalgia deepens as we gaze upon framed photos and tiles from Harland and Wolff's iconic RMS Titanic. White Star Line's RMS Olympic further captivates our imagination through intricate ceiling ornaments and gilt ormolu wall lights that adorned this legendary vessel. Delicate Elkington plate butter dishes and ice cream dishes evoke memories of indulgent dining experiences aboard White Star Line ships. First class is not just about extravagant surroundings; it represents an elevated level of service that has stood the test of time. Whether traveling by train or ship or soaring through skies on private jets, these glimpses into history remind us why first class remains synonymous with luxury and timeless elegance.