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Poster Print : First Sailing of RMS Queen Mary, SR poster, 1936
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First Sailing of RMS Queen Mary, SR poster, 1936
Poster produced for Southern Railways (SR) to advertise the first sailing of the liner Queen Mary, and tickets to the event from London train stations. The Queen Mary was the largest and fastest liner ever built: she could accommodate 776 first-class, 784 tourist and 579 third-class passengers, together with 1101 officers and crew. She also won the Blue Riband of the Atlantic in 1936 and 1938, and served as a troop ship in the Second World War. Artwork by Leslie Carr, who painted marine subjects and architectural and river scenes and designed posters for the SR, London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) and British Railways (BR). Dimensions: 1016 mm x 1270 mm
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Media ID 10015515
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18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our stunning vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring the iconic "First Sailing of RMS Queen Mary, SR poster, 1936" by the National Railway Museum, this print transports you to the historic event as it originally advertised the first sailing of the legendary ocean liner, Queen Mary. Ideal for maritime enthusiasts, history buffs, or anyone who appreciates the elegance of vintage design. Add this beautiful piece to your wall and bring a piece of nautical history into your home.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This vintage poster, titled "First Sailing of RMS Queen Mary" takes us back to the grandeur and excitement of a bygone era. Produced in 1936 by Southern Railways (SR), this artwork was intended to advertise the inaugural voyage of the magnificent liner Queen Mary, as well as tickets for this momentous event from London train stations. The poster showcases the sheer scale and opulence of the Queen Mary, which held the distinction of being both the largest and fastest liner ever built at that time. With its impressive capacity to accommodate over two thousand passengers and crew members, it symbolized luxury travel like no other vessel before it. Designed by Leslie Carr, an accomplished artist known for his marine subjects and architectural masterpieces, this masterpiece captures the essence of elegance associated with ocean liners. The intricate details bring life to every aspect depicted in this artwork – from majestic smokestacks billowing white clouds against a serene blue sky to sleek lines cutting through calm waters. Notably, Queen Mary's exceptional speed earned her two Blue Riband titles in 1936 and 1938 – a testament to her remarkable engineering prowess. Furthermore, she played a crucial role during World War II as a troop ship. Preserved within these dimensions measuring 1016 mm x 1270 mm is not just an exquisite piece of art but also a glimpse into history when transatlantic voyages were celebrated events filled with anticipation and wonder.
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