Designer: | Unknown |
Country: | UK |
Decade: | 1930 |
Dimensions: | 89 x 57 cm | 35.04 x 22.44 inches |
Condition: | Good | | B |
Publisher: | Cunard-White Star Line, Ltd |
Category: |
Ocean Liner |
This original vintage cruise liner travel poster promotes "To Canada by Cunard White Star," featuring a striking illustration of a Canadian maple leaf transitioning through vibrant autumnal colors. Set against a bold red background, the stylized white lettering above and below adds to the poster's eye-catching appeal.
Established in 1934 as a collaboration between Cunard and White Star Line, Cunard White Star Line played a significant role in passenger and shipping transportation services on the transatlantic route until Cunard acquired full ownership in 1949. During the 1930s, passenger ship traffic between the UK and Canada thrived, with several major shipping lines offering regular transatlantic routes.
Despite showing signs of its age, including a water stain at the lower left, creasing, staining on the edges, and foxing, this poster retains its vintage charm and historical significance, serving as a captivating reminder of the transatlantic voyages to Canada during the golden age of travel.