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Messageries Maritimes - Promotional postcard
Promotional postcard for Messageries Maritimes - a French merchant shipping company. Date: circa 1950s
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Media ID 14381934
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Djibouti Madagascar Maritimes Marseille Merchant Messageries Promotional Reunion Shipping
12"x8" Photo Print
Bring the nostalgic charm of maritime history into your home with our exquisite selection from the Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This stunning image, "Messageries Maritimes - Promotional postcard" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back in time to the 1950s. The French merchant shipping company, Messageries Maritimes, proudly displays its vessels against the backdrop of a serene sea. Each print is meticulously produced using high-quality materials, ensuring vibrant colors and sharp details that truly capture the essence of this iconic promotional postcard. Add a touch of history and elegance to your living space with this beautiful photographic print.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
Our Photo Prints are in a large range of sizes and are printed on Archival Quality Paper for excellent colour reproduction and longevity. They are ideal for framing (our Framed Prints use these) at a reasonable cost. Alternatives include cheaper Poster Prints and higher quality Fine Art Paper, the choice of which is largely dependant on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 18.8cm x 30.4cm (7.4" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 30.5cm (8" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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Step aboard the Messageries Maritimes, a pioneering French merchant shipping company that connected Europe with the vibrant shores of Africa during the 1950s. This evocative promotional postcard transports us back in time, as we witness a native outrider guiding a boat through the crystal-clear waters off the coast of Africa. The image, taken circa 1950s, captures the essence of international maritime travel during an era of exploration and discovery. The Messageries Maritimes fleet, with its distinctive red funnels, sailed the Atlantic and Indian Oceans, linking Marseille with exotic ports such as Djibouti, Madagascar, Mauritius, and Réunion. This postcard, with its idyllic scene, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural exchanges that took place between Europe and Africa during this period. The Messageries Maritimes played a crucial role in the development of international trade and communication, as it facilitated the transportation of goods, people, and ideas between continents. The company's commitment to innovation and exploration is reflected in this postcard, which remains a testament to the enduring allure of the sea and the spirit of adventure that defined the 1950s.
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